Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Guy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Guy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Mathews working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mathews clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews lands an uppercut.
Mathews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Mathews lands a right hand.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Guy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mathews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guy swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Mathews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Guy breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guy lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy takes an elbow to the temple.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Mathews digs a right hand underneath Guy's ribcage. Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Guy blocking some punches.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses.
Guy is trying to break free.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guy.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Guy fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Mathews is trying to maintain a safe position but Guy gets an underhook and turns Mathews into the cage.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mathews gets through Guy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range. #CL2#
Mathews clinches up against the cage.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Guy tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Mathews avoiding damage.
Mathews lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Mathews.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
A short right from Mathews on the inside. #BC#
Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathews checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Mathews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a series of strikes. Mathews will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Mathews darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Mathews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guy or not.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews blocks a head kick by Guy.
Guy throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Guy tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxing Guy is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Guy forces Mathews back against the cage and clinches.
Guy is trying to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling him.#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Guy has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathews.#BC#
Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews tries a body shot but Guy blocks it. #BC#
Guy breaks from the clinch.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Guy. #T2#
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy misses with a double jab
and Mathews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses.
Guy is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Guy tries to move into range but Mathews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Guy avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Guy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews lands a shot to the body.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Guy shrugs off. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guy is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.
Mathews is working Guy over against the cage.#BC#
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Guy circles away. #T4##CL2#
Mathews clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Guy breaks from the clinch.
Mathews scores with a jab.#ROC2#Guy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mathews rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews stalling against the cage.
Mathews is working Guy over against the cage.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Boxing Guy has been cut.
Guy is pressed against the cage. Mathews pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Guy! Two more big strikes from Mathews and Guy crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cameron Mathews thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mathews has The Perfectionist up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as The Perfectionist controls his hands. #BC2#
The Perfectionist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews looks to clinch
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathews.
The Perfectionist takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like AJ The Perfectionist has been cut.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews misses with a looping right.
The Perfectionist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathews doesn't seem bothered though.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews fails with the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Mathews has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and The Perfectionist moves out of range easily.
Mathews tries to clinch but The Perfectionist is having none of it. #T1#
The Perfectionist scores with a nice right hand.
Mathews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Perfectionist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews wants to clinch.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged The Perfectionist in a clinch.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist wants a takedown. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
The Perfectionist scores with a hook to the body. Mathews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Perfectionist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathews is just out of range.#CL#
Mathews clinches.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews stalling in the clinch but The Perfectionist improves position.
The Perfectionist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Mathews.
Mathews prevents The Perfectionist from breaking the clinch.
The Perfectionist working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice body shot.
The Perfectionist lands with a good body shot.
Mathews tries to clinch up but The Perfectionist circles away and keeps his distance.
The Perfectionist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Perfectionist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Perfectionist wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
The Perfectionist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist lands with a shot to the body.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - The Perfectionist circles away.
A punch combination from The Perfectionist misses. #TD2#
The Perfectionist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mathews's half guard.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Mathews trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Perfectionist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The Perfectionist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mathews looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews misses with an elbow over the top.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
The Perfectionist is trying to break the clinch but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
The Perfectionist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mathews is defending well.#BC2#
The Perfectionist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries to clinch there but The Perfectionist circles away.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews tries to clinch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Perfectionist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up but The Perfectionist circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AJ The Perfectionist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The Perfectionist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice uppercut.
The Perfectionist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Perfectionist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
The Perfectionist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Perfectionist dives into side control. #REVR#
Mathews tries to escape but The Perfectionist is in control.
The Perfectionist just content to control the position.
The Perfectionist trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews prevents The Perfectionist from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
The Perfectionist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Perfectionist is controlling him well.#T1#
The Perfectionist tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mathews tries to escape but The Perfectionist is in control.
Mathews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Perfectionist controlling from side mount.
Mathews is not content to let The Perfectionist control the position.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mathews is not content to let The Perfectionist control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Perfectionist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
The referee asks The Perfectionist politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. The Perfectionist prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mathews tries to escape but The Perfectionist is in control.
Mathews tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
What can Mathews do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The Perfectionist struggling to keep hold of the position.
The Perfectionist trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mathews doesn't escape.
The Perfectionist struggling to land strikes to the head as Mathews covers up.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Mathews is trying to shake The Perfectionist off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! The Perfectionist won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#T3#
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Perfectionist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews misses with a lunging right hand
and The Perfectionist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
The Perfectionist tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Perfectionist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Perfectionist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but The Perfectionist avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
The Perfectionist blocks a body shot from Mathews. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries to clinch but The Perfectionist moves away
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice leg kick.
Mathews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Perfectionist works Mathews's body with a nice hook.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Perfectionist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mathews tries to clinch up but The Perfectionist circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with The Perfectionist.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
The Perfectionist lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Perfectionist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Perfectionist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from The Perfectionist misses.
The Perfectionist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Perfectionist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathews's head backwards.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and The Perfectionist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ The Perfectionist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ The Perfectionist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mathews throws a head kick but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist darts in looking for a takedown but Mathews gets double underhooks and turns The Perfectionist into the cage.
Mathews appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathews checks a leg kick.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Perfectionist unleashes a big counter combination but Mathews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathews.
Mathews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathews.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as The Perfectionist controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Perfectionist wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
The Perfectionist blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mathews trying to control the position but instead, The Perfectionist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mathews into the cage.
Mathews stalling. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Perfectionist with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Cameron Mathews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Mathews displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Perfectionist up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cameron Mathews.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch
and The Perfectionist counters with a right hand to the body.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but The Perfectionist pushes him off.#T2#
The Perfectionist punishes Mathews's body with a nice straight punch.
The Perfectionist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews fails to land the takedown.
Mathews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Perfectionist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathews moves away.
The Perfectionist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mathews rather than just go for the knockout.
The Perfectionist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but The Perfectionist pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathews is just out of range.
The Perfectionist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews moves to clinch but The Perfectionist breaks away #TD2#
and The Perfectionist counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
The Perfectionist pushing down on Mathews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
The Perfectionist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mathews defending well though. #ES#
Mathews kicks The Perfectionist off and gets back to his feet.
Mathews misses with a takedown attempt - The Perfectionist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathews moves away.
The Perfectionist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Perfectionist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cameron Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ The Perfectionist.
Mathews wants to clinch
enabling The Perfectionist to counter with a crisp jab.
The Perfectionist feints and then cracks Mathews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathews down.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Perfectionist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Perfectionist lands a front kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mathews or perhaps it was just good defense by The Perfectionist, which made it look bad. #T4#
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Perfectionist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Perfectionist scores with a hook to the body. Mathews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews wants to clinch up but The Perfectionist keeps it at a distance.
The Perfectionist cracks a nice hook into Mathews's ribs.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick lands for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Perfectionist lands a body shot.
Mathews looks to clinch
and The Perfectionist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mathews sizes up The Perfectionist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mathews wants to clinch up but The Perfectionist keeps it at a distance.
The Perfectionist scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Perfectionist.
AJ The Perfectionist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Perfectionist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! Mathews slams his shin into The Perfectionist's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ The Perfectionist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Perfectionist 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ The Perfectionist!

Event: Combate FN1: Dead vs. Mathews
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Dead has double underhooks.
Dead prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews. #T1#
Dead digs a right hand into Mathews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mathews's gas tank.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Dead lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Mathews.
A right handed body shot lands from Mathews.
Mathews is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mathews has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mathews.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mathews.
Mathews blocking some punches. #T2#
Mathews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathews doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathews misses with a straight left.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Mathews is out of range.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mathews gets a clinch.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead gets through Mathews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead cracks Mathews with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathews.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathews lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mathews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathews.
Mathews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead is looking to wear down Mathews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mathews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Dead circles away.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Dead keeps it at a distance.
Mathews wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Dead dodges an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead misses with some punches.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Dead gets through Mathews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Mathews's head.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mathews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Mathews prevents a body shot from Dead.
Mathews is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Dead.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Dead.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Dead pushes Mathews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Mathews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Mathews throws a lazy uppercut
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Mathews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews blocks the elbow strike.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Dead.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Dead tenderised Mathews's leg. Mathews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a front kick aimed at Mathews's knee but Mathews avoids it well. #CL2#
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged Dead in a clinch.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #T1#
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews checks a leg kick.
Dead keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
Dead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead leaning against his opponent.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Dead circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Mathews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Mathews.

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 Evil Dead.
Well Dead 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Marciano 3rd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.#CL#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow. #BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano 3rd throws a push kick but Mathews slaps the foot to one side.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews scores with a head kick.
Mathews throws a shot to the body.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Mathews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Mathews.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano 3rd with a hook.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Marciano 3rd against the cage. #BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd tries to counter with a clinch but Mathews shakes him off and moves away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Mathews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd wants to counter with a clinch but Mathews pushes him away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Mathews's front leg.
Mathews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Mathews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathews down.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Mathews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Marciano 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marciano 3rd keeps Mathews at a distance using the push kick.
Mathews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Marciano 3rd.#CL#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews gets through Marciano 3rd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews digs a right hand into Marciano 3rd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marciano 3rd's gas tank. #T3##BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Good work by Mathews as he checks the leg kick.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Marciano 3rd avoids nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries a low kick but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a right hand but Mathews moved out of range.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Marciano 3rd back into the cage.
Marciano 3rd trying to land knees to the body.
Marciano 3rd wants to break free but Mathews has control. #T4##BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews misses with a hook. Marciano 3rd ducked under it nicely.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mathews. That did some damage!
Marciano 3rd lands with a nice body punch.
Marciano 3rd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mathews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Mathews misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews checks a low kick from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews walks into a stiff left hand from Marciano 3rd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mathews lands a high kick!
Marciano 3rd misses with a kick to the body.
Mathews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Mathews acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathews lands a front kick.
Mathews throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Mathews seems to have got his legs back now.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mathews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a body kick but Mathews moved away.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mathews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Mathews. #CL#
Marciano 3rd tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Marciano 3rd to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch.
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Mathews scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Mathews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Marciano 3rd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marciano 3rd avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathews.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mathews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano 3rd doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Marciano 3rd moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him off.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the button.
Marciano 3rd keeps Mathews at a distance using the push kick.
Mathews checks the leg kick.
Marciano 3rd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mathews is out of range and Marciano 3rd settles back down.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Marciano 3rd throws a counter combo.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano 3rd digs a good hook to Mathews's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathews scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathews on the side of the head.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano 3rd lands a two punch combo.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Mathews moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Mathews has Marciano 3rd up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marciano 3rd lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Mathews throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews closes the distance but Marciano 3rd moves to the side
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mathews backs up against the cage.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to bum rush Marciano 3rd with a series of wild strikes but Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews sets himself, and Marciano 3rd steps forward looking for the clinch! Mathews avoids it this time.
Mathews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A punch combination from Marciano 3rd misses.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathews appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mathews has Marciano 3rd up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range. #KD2#
Marciano 3rd drops Mathews with a beautiful combination! Mathews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marciano 3rd is looking for the KO!
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!
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano 3rd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd misses with a head kick. #T2#
Mathews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano 3rd cracks Mathews with a good jab.
Mathews misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Marciano 3rd counters by clinching up.
Marciano 3rd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano 3rd throws out the jab.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano 3rd, right into the meat.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#T3#
Marciano 3rd tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Mathews's ribcage but misses.
Mathews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathews's head.
Marciano 3rd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whack! Marciano 3rd lands a heavy head kick that drops Mathews. The ref tackles Marciano 3rd to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mathews was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Frank Marciano 3rd!

Event: PL MMA 23 Sight vs McDonald
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1##CL2#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
White turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and White manages to end up in side control.
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews tries to escape but White is in control.
White working the ground and pound.
Mathews parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mathews to escape.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but White has just dragged him back down to the mat.
White in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.
Mathews pushes White away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, White gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
White takes a little break here. Mathews wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sloppy strikes there by White.
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
White wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
White cracks Mathews with a big right hand but Mathews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mathews's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Mathews's head but Mathews avoids it well.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mathews to see if he's OK.
White working the ground and pound.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but White is dominant here and he's now got Mathews's back!
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but White is in full control for now.
White lands shots from the back.
White controls the action.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
White is punishing Mathews with strikes - can he finish him?!#T2#
Mathews covers up after that shot from White. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Mathews 's face. He knows he's trapped as White lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie White!
Ronnie White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PL MMA 16 Sight vs Baccalieri
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe is looking for a takedown.
Ambe wants to stall. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Ambe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mathews prevents it.
Mathews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews delivers a nice body kick.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Mathews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ambe momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Mathews moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mathews gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Mathews stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mathews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
A right hand to the body from Mathews.
Mathews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Mathews lands a body shot. #T2#
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe just leaning against Mathews, taking a breather.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Mathews lands but Ambe takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
Ambe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Ambe seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Ambe avoids the head kick by Mathews. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mathews blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ambe. #CL2#
Ambe gets tackled into the cage by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mathews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Mathews moves away and avoids it.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Ambe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Ambe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Ambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mathews digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Mathews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe letting Mathews take a breather here.#T4##BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mathews instigates a clinch.
Mathews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
Ambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathews lands a nice elbow.
Ambe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathews after a bit of a struggle.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Mathews digs a right hand underneath Ambe's ribcage. Ambe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews 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#
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews looks to land a combination. Ambe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cameron Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe misses with an uppercut. Mathews saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mathews has Ambe up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mathews gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Mathews is looking to control Ambe's arms but Ambe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mathews has his back to the cage.
Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Cameron Mathews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Mathews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews lands an elbow just above Ambe 's eye. #T1#
Mathews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mathews is struggling to control the position.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mathews - that landed with a thud.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Ambe shrugs off. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathews throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Mathews lands a right hook to the body.
Mathews scores with a push kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Ambe gets tackled into the cage by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ambe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mathews dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cameron Mathews made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Rick Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'retirement here i come '.

Event: PL MMA 11 Minerva vs Goldstein
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Aguinaldo misses with a hook.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguinaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aguinaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews lands a nice elbow.
Mathews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Aguinaldo lands a left hand. #T1#
Mathews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Aguinaldo misses with an uppercut.
Mathews defending well as Aguinaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Aguinaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aguinaldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathews's head.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Aguinaldo finds it's way through Mathews's defenses.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aguinaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aguinaldo.
Mathews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo looks to land a right hand but Mathews moved out of range.#CL#
Aguinaldo rushes Mathews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aguinaldo is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it. #T2##CL2#
Mathews has Aguinaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathews.
Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Aguinaldo avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Aguinaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Mathews.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Aguinaldo controls the action.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Aguinaldo avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the cage.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo. #T3#
Aguinaldo misses with some punches.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mathews is looking to clinch but Aguinaldo is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Mathews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mathews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguinaldo throws a lazy right hand but Mathews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Aguinaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aguinaldo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mathews lands a high kick!
Mathews lands a jab to Aguinaldo's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews throws a head kick that Aguinaldo semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Aguinaldo is rocked!#CL2#
Mathews clinches.
Oh Aguinaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguinaldo seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Aguinaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Mathews controls the action.
Aguinaldo working aggressively here.
Mathews pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Mathews lands a right hand.
Aguinaldo working aggressively here.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
That's time! Aguinaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Aguinaldo forces Mathews back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Mathews.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Aguinaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mathews on the inside.
Mathews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aguinaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Aguinaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aguinaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mathews misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Mathews avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage.
Mathews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aguinaldo moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.
Aguinaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Aguinaldo.
A countering left hand to the body from Mathews misses.
A jab from Mathews finds it's way through Aguinaldo's defenses.
Aguinaldo is looking to clinch.
Aguinaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mathews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Mathews.
Aguinaldo misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aguinaldo. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Aguinaldo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mathews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cameron Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguinaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away. #CL#
Aguinaldo pushes Mathews up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Aguinaldo presses Mathews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aguinaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo trying to stall but Mathews improves his position. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews scores with a spinning back kick!
Aguinaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mathews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews slips under a jab.
Aguinaldo blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Aguinaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Aguinaldo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Mathews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aguinaldo's head.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Aguinaldo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mathews follows Aguinaldo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Emilio Aguinaldo was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Nickal throws a jab when Mathews was well out of range.
Mathews tries to land a front kick but Nickal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Nickal back into the cage.
Nickal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Nickal wants the takedown. Mathews is fighting it off but Nickal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mathews's guard against the cage.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Mathews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nickal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mathews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mathews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Nickal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mathews to see if he's OK.
Nickal trying to control the position but Mathews is working away. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nickal lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathews is looking to stand back up but Nickal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mathews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##REVB#
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews tries to kick Nickal off but Nickal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Mathews's temple.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Mathews's temple.
Mathews pushes Nickal off looking to stand but Nickal dives back in and keeps control.
Nickal works his way into full mount!
Mathews is in a horrible position here. Nickal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mathews really wants to buck Nickal off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nickal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Mathews is rocked!
Nickal with the ground and pound from mount.
Mathews is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
Mathews is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mathews takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nickal's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Mathews sprawls well.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Mathews lands with a slapping head kick.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Mathews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mathews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews taking a breather.#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Mathews backing up. Mathews nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mathews was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Mathews pushes Barbosa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Mathews blocks the body kick.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Mathews darts in and clinches Barbosa up against the cage.
Mathews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barbosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mathews uses from the top position. #SU2#
Mathews stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mathews tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mathews just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathews lands with a light punch inside. #T3##BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Mathews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathews sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mathews misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Mathews.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a hook but Mathews blocks it.#CL2#
Mathews has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa stalling the fight. #T4#
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews can't break the clinch.
Barbosa jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mathews darts in and clinches Barbosa 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!
Mathews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Mathews manages to get underhooks.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Mathews moves out of range easily.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mathews circles away.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Mathews backpedaling.
Barbosa misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mathews tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mathews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mathews pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa can't get the takedown.
Barbosa is looking for a takedown.
Mathews misses with a body punch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a counter high kick but Mathews was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cameron Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mathews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mathews lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Mathews is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Mathews slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathews is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mathews misses.
Mathews closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Mathews was not able to check.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Mathews looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Mathews feints a jab promting Barbosa to slip. Mathews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barbosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathews was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Mathews's body.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Mathews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
We've been informed that Mathews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as Mathews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.#TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mathews quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa prevents Mathews from standing back up. #SU#
Barbosa stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Mathews stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
Mathews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Mathews avoids it well.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Mathews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4##BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch but Barbosa moves away
and Mathews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa stuns Mathews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mathews at a distance.
Barbosa throws a hook but Mathews blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Mathews.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Mathews's defenses.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa lands a jab to Mathews's midsection.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathews. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathews circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Barbosa drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mathews follows Barbosa to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Daniel Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.

Event: Eternity 3: Storm vs Fiso
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mathews wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mathews's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mathews is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control.
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mathews's face as Smith controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mathews has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well. #SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.#SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Mathews scores with a body shot.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Mathews throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Mathews gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathews was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mathews tries to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Austin Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mathews throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith passes Mathews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mathews is trying to stand.
Mathews wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from side mount.
We've been informed that Mathews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Mathews throws Smith to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathews!
Smith prevents Mathews from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well. #T3#
Smith trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Mathews is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Smith is staying tight to Mathews's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith controls the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathews swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith. #ES2#
Mathews has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mathews is struggling to control the position.
Smith jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mathews gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Austin Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick by Mathews misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Austin Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith is keen to just control but Mathews is a slippery customer.
Smith prevents Mathews from standing back up. #SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mathews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mathews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith fails to take his opponent's back.
Mathews is trying to stand up.
Smith trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mathews wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Smith wants to control the pace but Mathews is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mathews is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mathews manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mathews is not content to let Smith control the position.
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #ES2#
Mathews throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Mathews lands with a nice body kick.
Mathews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathews. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mathews lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Mathews misses with a straight left.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mathews sprawls and moves away.
Mathews pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Mathews tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Mathews scores with a four punch combination!
Mathews throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Mathews darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathews!
Smith prevents Mathews from escaping the position.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Mathews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith!
Austin Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I beat that monkey down! Yall like that shit?!'.

Event: Skrap Fights 99
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Mathews avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Austin tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Austin has been cut.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews pressing his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews misses with some punches.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Mathews just leaning against Austin, taking a breather.
Austin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Austin blocks a body shot from Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Mathews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mathews misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews lands an elbow that stopped Austin in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling him.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Austin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Austin is trying to break free.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathews tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Nice shot by Austin.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mathews tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mathews moves forwards but Austin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mathews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Mathews clinches.
Come on Mathews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mathews taking a breather.
Mathews tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mathews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Austin or not.
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mathews leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Mathews tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Austin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathews circles away quickly and effectively.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Mathews moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Mathews clinches up against the ropes.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Austin backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#
Kyle Austin's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Austin against the ropes.
Austin takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3##BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mathews has Austin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Austin being controlled against the ropes.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathews lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Kyle Austin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4##BC#
Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin looks to land a combination. Mathews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Austin lands a jab to the head.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathews circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Austin against the ropes.
Austin has had enough of the clinch but Mathews keeps him there for the moment.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Austin up against the ropes.
Mathews tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Austin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mathews darts in trying to clinch
and Austin counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Cameron Mathews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Austin throws a right and a left that Mathews avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow. #BC#
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathews connects with the punch.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Austin prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Austin blocks a body shot from Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mathews rushes Austin and presses him up against the ropes.
Mathews tries a body shot but Austin blocks it.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mathews - that landed with a thud.
Kyle Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Austin blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathews.
Mathews scores with a hook to the body.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Mathews has Austin pushed against the ropes.
Austin blocks a body shot from Mathews. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mathews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mathews lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Austin against the ropes.
Mathews lands a body shot. #T4#
Austin tries to circle away but Mathews has him pinned against the ropes.
Austin is trying to break free.
Mathews tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mathews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy.
Austin prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Austin blocking some punches.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cameron Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Austin's defenses.

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

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

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!

Cameron Mathews wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cameron Mathews waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Skrap Fights 96
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Mathews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oscarsson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Mathews is rocked!
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oscarsson is keeping busy.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oscarsson misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathews. #CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews looks to clinch
and Oscarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Mathews rushes Oscarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews looking to stall.
Mathews blocks a body shot from Oscarsson. #T1#
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oscarsson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Oscarsson breaks from the clinch.
Mathews swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oscarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oscarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oscarsson looking to stall.
Oscarsson misses with some punches.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Mathews digs a right hand underneath Oscarsson's ribcage. Oscarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oscarsson stalling against the ropes.
Oscarsson is trying to break free.#T2#
Oscarsson lands an uppercut.
Oscarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Oscarsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oscarsson up against the ropes.
Oscarsson trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Oscarsson trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Mathews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oscarsson's defenses.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oscarsson's elbow.
Mathews trying to stall but Oscarsson improves his position.
Oscarsson avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the ropes.
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the side of Mathews's head.
Oscarsson lands a left hand. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oscarsson throwing a counter right hand but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Mathews saw that one coming.
Mathews moves to clinch but Oscarsson breaks away
and Oscarsson counters with a left right combination that sends Mathews crashing to the mat - Oscarsson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Mathews out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Oscarsson!
Our winner, Oscar Oscarsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Danilov scores with a head kick. Mathews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews lands with a kick to the temple. Danilov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danilov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mathews.
Mathews throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Danilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews wants to stand but Danilov is controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Danilov is in close to Mathews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews wants to stand up but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danilov won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Danilov manages to pass to side control.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Danilov trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away. #T1#
Mathews is trying to stand up here but Danilov is controlling him well.
Danilov trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Danilov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews is trying to stand.
Danilov is trying to control. Mathews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Danilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathews pushes Danilov off looking to stand but Danilov dives back in and keeps control.
Danilov works his way into full mount!
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Danilov won't let Mathews get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Danilov tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Mathews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mathews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is having none of it.
Danilov controlling the pace for now.
Mathews's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mathews is squirming around, avoiding Danilov's attempts to control the action.
Mathews really wants to buck Danilov off and get back to his feet.
Danilov looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #ES2#
Mathews bucks Danilov off and manages to get back to his feet! #T3#
Mathews scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Danilov against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Mathews swings wildly with an uppercut but Danilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Danilov obliges.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Danilov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Danilov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathews on the side of the head.
Mathews misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathews can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov lands a leg kick that knocks Mathews off balance momentarily.#TD#
Danilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Danilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Danilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Danilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Danilov trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Danilov lands a head kick!
Danilov swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Danilov. #CL2#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Danilov stalls.
Mathews tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov pushes Mathews back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Mathews is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Danilov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Danilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
It appears Danilov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov counters with a head kick. That will keep Mathews thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mathews is looking to clinch but Danilov is avoiding it. #T2##CL2#
Danilov tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Danilov crunches a lovely knee into Mathews's ribcage.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Danilov.
Good body shot from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danilov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danilov looking to stall.
Mathews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov tries a body shot but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathews as Danilov tries to tie him up.
Mathews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews lands with a short shot to the head.
Danilov has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov stalling in the clinch but Mathews improves position. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danilov scores with a nice body kick.
Danilov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Danilov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Danilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Danilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Danilov manages to pass to side control.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Mathews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danilov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews wants to stand back up but Danilov manages to pass into side control.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Danilov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danilov - that will leave a mark!
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Danilov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danilov.
Danilov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews checks a low kick from Danilov.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Danilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathews is just out of range.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mathews has Danilov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Mathews prevents a body shot from Danilov.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Come on Danilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Danilov stalling the fight.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Mathews controls the action.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews scores with a nice head shot.
Danilov throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Danilov.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruslan Danilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Mathews misses with a head kick. #T2#
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
A nice combination there by Mathews.
Danilov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danilov.
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mathews's sensitive parts.
Mathews throws a body kick that misses.
Mathews scores with a head kick. Danilov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Mathews blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov cracks Mathews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mathews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mathews pushes Danilov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Danilov.
Danilov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.
Danilov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov trying to stall but Mathews improves his position.
Danilov looking to throw knees to the head but Mathews is blocking nicely.
Mathews being controlled against the ropes.
Danilov lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Danilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.#T4#
Mathews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews is looking for the big counter here.
Mathews tries to clinch but Danilov moves out of range.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews lands with a nice body punch.
Mathews avoids a kick to the body.
As Danilov backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Danilov manages to avoid it all.
Danilov lands with a kick to the temple. Mathews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Mathews instigates a clinch.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews is trying to break free.
Danilov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mathews letting Danilov take a breather here.
Mathews tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.

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 Ruslan Danilov.
Well Danilov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!

Ruslan Danilov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Skrap Fights 82
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Nova moves out of range.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mathews forces Nova back against the ropes and clinches.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
Nova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Nova's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mathews is trying to push Nova away but Nova has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nova prevents Mathews from breaking the clinch.
Nova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews closes the distance but Nova moves to the side
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it.
Mathews now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
A frustrated look appears on Mathews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nova taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Nova misses with some punches.
Nova working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nova is looking to chop away at Mathews's legs.
Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Mathews throws a sloppy body shot
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Nova.
Decent striking displayed by Nova there.
Nova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Mathews is rocked!
Nova swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Nova is looking to counter punch.
Mathews is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
A shot to the liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
Mathews seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch#KD#
and Nova counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mathews! Nova lets Mathews back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nova drops Mathews with a big left hand! Mathews is injured, injured bad! Nova jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Nova!

Event: Skrap Fights 75
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Mathews misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnett.
Mathews is looking for the big counter here.
Mathews tries to clinch but Barnett moves away #TD#
so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnett stands up over Mathews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
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.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Barnett postures up in Mathews's guard and throws a big left but Mathews blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES2#
Mathews kicks Barnett off and gets to his feet.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnett.
Mathews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnett circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathews connects with a high kick. #T1#
Mathews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Barnett rushes Mathews and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnett has double underhooks.
Mathews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Mathews's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Barnett pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.
Mathews wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position. #SUB#
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mathews postures up. #T2#
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mathews wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position.
Mathews preventing the sweep.
Barnett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Mathews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnett's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Barnett clinches.
Mathews lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Barnett ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him. #SU2#
Mathews stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnett.
Mathews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.
Barnett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnett tries to clinch but Mathews is having none of it.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Mathews ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Barnett connects with a crisp jab.
Mathews throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mathews momentarily. #CL2#
Mathews darts in and clinches Barnett up against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Barnett gets control of Mathews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mathews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathews has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
Barnett 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buddy Barnett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barnett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch but Barnett is having none of it.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range. #CL2#
Mathews has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Mathews gets tackled into the ropes by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
As Barnett backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Barnett manages to avoid it all.
Barnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Mathews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Mathews's head. #CL2#
Mathews clinches up against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Mathews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.
Barnett can't get the takedown.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Barnett tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away. #CL2#
Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards. #T2#
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Cameron Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws a right hand that Barnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnett also avoids with ease.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mathews did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Mathews is trying to stand up here but Barnett is controlling him well.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mathews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Mathews has one foot on Barnett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mathews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Barnett. #T3#
Barnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Barnett moves out of range of the body kick from Mathews.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mathews has Barnett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the ropes.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathews tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but Barnett has the dominant position.
Mathews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Mathews slips under a jab.#T4#
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews throws a push kick but Barnett slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathews slips under a jab.
As Barnett backs off Mathews throws a huge counter combo but Barnett manages to avoid it all.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Barnett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Mathews clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Mathews. #BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Mathews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnett connects with a looping right hand.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett lands with a hook. Mathews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews cracks a nice hook into Barnett's ribs.
Mathews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddy Barnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mathews tries to clinch but Barnett is having none of it.
A cross from Barnett lands.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range. #CL#
Barnett clinches up against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mathews to keep the fight standing.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Mathews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mathews prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathews after a bit of a struggle.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
Barnett prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
Barnett takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1##CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mathews to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews lands with a nice body kick.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnett tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Barnett against the ropes.
Mathews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range. #CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mathews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mathews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Mathews holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Well,Barnett is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Barnett and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T3#
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Barnett controls the action.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Mathews sprawls well.
Barnett lands the left hand.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Barnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathews circles away quickly and effectively.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Barnett counters with a single leg into guard. Mathews didn't expect that. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buddy Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Mathews's brow.
Cameron Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett is working Mathews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Mathews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mathews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!

Cameron Mathews wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Cameron Mathews made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Skrap Fights 65
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
Mathews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Netti manages to avoid it.
Mathews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Netti swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Netti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
Netti scores with a sloppy right hand. Mathews should have avoided that one.
Mathews lands with a kick to the temple. Netti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mathews wants to clinch up but Netti keeps it at a distance.
Netti throws a push kick but Mathews slaps the foot to one side.
Mathews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Netti lands a head kick. Mathews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Netti throws a wild body kick that Mathews sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathews lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Netti.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Netti can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Netti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Good body shot from Mathews.
Mathews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti blocks an elbow strike.
Netti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Mathews.
Mathews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Mathews misses with an elbow over the top.
Netti tries to circle away but Mathews has him pinned against the ropes.
Netti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Netti as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Mathews.
Good body shot from Mathews.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Netti breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathews.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Netti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mathews misses with a body punch. #T2#
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Mathews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews lands an elbow that stopped Netti in his tracks for a moment.
Netti blocks a body shot from Mathews.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Netti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Netti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Netti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Netti misses with some punches.
Netti wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathews won't allow it.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mathews throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Netti.
Mathews pushes Netti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Netti tries a body shot but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Netti on the inside.
Netti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Netti. #BC2#
Netti manages to break the clinch.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick and Mathews moves out of range easily.
Netti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Netti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMathews.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Netti circles away.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Netti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathews was well out of range. Poor timing from Netti.
Netti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mathews. #CL#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathews.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Netti.
Mathews blocking some punches. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Mathews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews pushes Netti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti lands with a light punch inside.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Netti shrugs off.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Netti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Netti looks to throw the jab but Mathews is out of range.
Netti is looking to slow Mathews down with leg kicks.
Netti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mathews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Netti counters with an inside leg kick.
Netti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Netti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Netti.
Mathews keeps control of Netti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Netti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Mathews.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Netti takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Mario Netti's cut even more.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Netti gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Netti misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses.
Netti tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Netti is trying to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling him.
Netti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Netti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Netti misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Netti.
Netti is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Mathews scores with a shoulder strike.
Mathews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti misses with some punches.
Netti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Netti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Netti pushes him off.
Netti misses with the combination.
Netti cracks Mathews with a good jab.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Netti. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Netti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews connects with a body shot.#CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
Netti misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Netti lands with a right to the head.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Netti breaks the clinch.
Netti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathews lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathews tries to clinch but Netti moves out of range.
Mathews blocks a low kick nicely.
Netti is looking to slow Mathews down with leg kicks.
Mathews tries to clinch but Netti moves out of range.
Netti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Netti misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews lands a right hand.
Cameron Mathews has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Netti avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Mathews. #BC2#
Netti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries to clinch but Netti moves out of range.
Mathews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Mathews clinches up against the ropes.
Netti blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Netti controls the action.
Netti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mathews is working Netti over against the ropes.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Netti lands with a right to the head.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews has a couple of punches blocked by Netti.
Netti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Netti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Netti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Mathews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Netti misses with some punches. #T3#
Netti has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Netti is breathing heavily.
Mathews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Netti tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the ropes.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Netti controls his hands.
Mathews lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Mario Netti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Netti scores with a shoulder strike.
Netti takes a shot to the head.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathews misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Netti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mathews fails to land. #T4#
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Netti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Still in the clinch, Mathews scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
Mario Netti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathews cracks Netti with a nice body shot.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mathews tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Netti controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Netti.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews lands with a right to the head.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Netti can do to turn this around?
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Netti controls the action.
Mathews lands a hook that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Mathews presses Netti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews has a couple of punches blocked by Netti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Netti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Netti scores with a decent looking hook.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Netti circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews tries to clinch but Netti moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Netti misses.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Netti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Netti misses the shot to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch but Netti moves out of range.
Netti throws a fast counter high kick but Mathews manages to duck under it in time.
Netti throws a leg kick but Mathews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Netti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Netti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Netti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Netti keeps it at a distance.
Netti misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Netti.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Netti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Netti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Netti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Netti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Netti moves out of range easily.
Netti unleashes a big counter combination but Mathews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Netti digs a good body shot into Mathews's ribs.
Mathews tries to bum rush Netti with a series of wild strikes but Netti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Netti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Netti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Netti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mario Netti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Netti missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Netti throws a front kick aimed at Mathews's knee but Mathews avoids it well.
Netti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Netti throws the left hand but Mathews avoids the punch easily.
Mario Netti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Netti lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Netti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Netti throws a hook but Mathews avoids it easily.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Netti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews misses with the combination.
Mathews fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Netti on the side of the head.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Netti circles away.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Netti keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Mathews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Netti swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but Netti is having none of it. #CL#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Netti against the ropes. #T3#
Mathews tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathews.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Netti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Netti avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews lands a hook that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Netti tries to work over Mathews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mathews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mathews prevents a body shot from Netti.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Netti controls his hands.
Netti tries to circle away but Mathews has him pinned against the ropes.
Netti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mathews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mario Netti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cameron Mathews!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cameron Mathews thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Skrap Fights 59
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Vazzappo misses with a two punch combination.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vazzappo clinches up with Mathews and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Mathews has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Vazzappo avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vazzappo prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Vazzappo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews prevents Vazzappo from breaking the clinch.
Vazzappo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mathews lands an elbow just above Vazzappo 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Vazzappo has been cut.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vazzappo's elbow.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Vazzappo tries to throw a body punch but Mathews avoids it by throwing Vazzappo back against the ropes.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses.
Vazzappo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Mathews misses with a punch on the inside.
Vazzappo lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews tries to work over Vazzappo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazzappo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks. #T1#
Mathews prevents Vazzappo from breaking the clinch.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Mathews lands a nice elbow.
Vazzappo wants to break free but Mathews has control.
Vazzappo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mathews tries a body shot but Vazzappo blocks it.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Vazzappo controls the action.
Vazzappo blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vazzappo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Vazzappo tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the ropes.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vazzappo blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Vazzappo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vazzappo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathews lands a nice uppercut.
Vazzappo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazzappo misses with a body punch. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mathews as Vazzappo tries to tie him up.
Mathews has Vazzappo pressed against the ropes, preventing Vazzappo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Vazzappo throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Mathews.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathews.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Vazzappo misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mathews throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Mathews as the two fighters clinch.
Mathews scores with a hook to the body.
Vazzappo looks winded!
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards. #ROC#
Vazzappo is rocked!
Mathews scores with a hook to the body.
Vazzappo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathews finish him?
Vazzappo takes an elbow to the temple.
Vazzappo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clinched against the ropes, Mathews lands a big elbow that drops Vazzappo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Vazzappo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Skrap Fights 50
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weight counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Mathews forces Weight back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Weight is trying to push Mathews away but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Weight does no damage. #T1#
Weight swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Mathews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mathews clinches up against the ropes.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews. #BC2#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range. #CL#
Mathews pushes Weight up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mathews looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Weight shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Mathews tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight cracks Mathews with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Mathews.
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!
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews prevents Weight from breaking the clinch.
Weight prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Weight breaks the clinch.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weight misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight throws out a counter right but Mathews avoids it with no problem.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Weight.#CL#
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Mathews. #BC2#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Mathews instigates a clinch. #T4#
Weight takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Weight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathews is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight jabs at Mathews's body.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Welter Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
Mathews walks into a jab.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Weight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Weight lands with a hook. Mathews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
Welter Weight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathews is looking to clinch. #T1#
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Mathews's shoulder, as Mathews tries to avoid the shot.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Weight.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight. #T2#
Mathews tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.#CL#
Mathews rushes Weight and presses him up against the ropes.
Mathews tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Mathews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weight!
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Weight circles away.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weight counters with a three punch combo that has Mathews backing up. Mathews nods at Weight to acknowledge the strikes.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Mathews's shoulder, as Mathews tries to avoid the shot.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews slips under a jab.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews closes the distance but Weight moves to the side
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch but Weight slips to the side
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Welter Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mathews closes the distance but Weight moves to the side
and Weight counters with a straight right hand.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Weight misses with an uppercut. Mathews saw that one coming.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Weight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Weight misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weight throws out a counter right but Mathews avoids it with no problem.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Mathews avoids the body shot from Weight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Welter Weight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Mathews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
Mathews moves to clinch but Weight breaks away
and Weight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Mathews forces Weight back against the ropes and clinches.#T3#
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mathews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weight's brow.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathews.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight works on Mathews's body with a couple of short punches.
Mathews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Cameron Mathews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Welter Weight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weight 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Welter Weight!

Welter Weight wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Welter Weight thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Skrap Fights 42
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Vazzappo counters with a series of strikes. Mathews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Vazzappo circles away and keeps his distance.
Vazzappo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Vazzappo against the ropes.
Vazzappo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vazzappo can't break the clinch.
Vazzappo is trying to force a seperation but Mathews has the dominant position.
Vazzappo tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Mathews lands an elbow that stopped Vazzappo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Vazzappo has been cut.
Mathews misses with an elbow strike.
Vazzappo tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo is trying to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling him.
Vazzappo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathews.
A short left from Mathews.
Mathews scores with a shot to the side of Vazzappo's head.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Vazzappo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vazzappo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Vazzappo tries to break the clinch but Mathews is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mathews lands an elbow that stopped Vazzappo in his tracks for a moment.
Mathews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vazzappo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mathews can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vazzappo tries a body shot but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews gets through Vazzappo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mathews.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathews.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vazzappo tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the ropes.
Vazzappo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Vazzappo avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Vazzappo is trying to push Mathews away but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vazzappo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vazzappo can't break the clinch.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Mathews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vazzappo's defenses.
Vazzappo has had enough of the clinch but Mathews keeps him there for the moment.
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazzappo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mathews lands an uppercut.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Vazzappo is rocked!
Mathews digs a right hand into Vazzappo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vazzappo's gas tank.
Vazzappo is breathing heavily.
Vazzappo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Vazzappo controls his hands.
Vazzappo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Mathews lands an uppercut.
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vazzappo backwards.
Oh Vazzappo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathews gets through Vazzappo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Mathews creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vazzappo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vazzappo drops to his knees and Mathews pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Skrap Fights 36
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Togoruutan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Togoruutan lands in his opponent's guard.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Mathews has his feet on Togoruutan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Togoruutan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togoruutan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togoruutan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Mathews. No joy for Togoruutan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkhbat Togoruutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mathews wants to clinch#TD#
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathews!
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Togoruutan trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mathews slaps away a takedown attempt from Togoruutan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Togoruutan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mathews defends well and Togoruutan ends up having to push Mathews into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mathews is looking to slow Togoruutan down with leg kicks.
Mathews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Togoruutan tries a low kick but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Mathews misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to buck Togoruutan off.#SUB#
Togoruutan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mathews tries to escape but Togoruutan is in control.
Mathews tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
Mathews 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.
Togoruutan wants to control but Mathews is keeping busy.
Togoruutan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Togoruutan is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Mathews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Togoruutan. #SUB#
Mathews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Togoruutan.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Togoruutan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan has full control of the position and if anything, Mathews has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mathews prevents Togoruutan from getting a body triangle.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Togoruutan is persistently looking for the submission but Mathews is defending it well.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in full control for now. #SUB#
Togoruutan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in full control for now.
Togoruutan struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Togoruutan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togoruutan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Togoruutan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Togoruutan wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cameron Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Togoruutan moves out of range easily.
Togoruutan attempts a counter takedown but Mathews avoids it well and moves away.
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Togoruutan keeps the fight on the outside.
Togoruutan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mathews sprawls and moves away.
Mathews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Togoruutan feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Togoruutan moves out of range as Mathews throws a body kick.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews throws a front kick that sends Togoruutan stumbling back into the ropes.#T2#
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Togoruutan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mathews's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togoruutan won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Togoruutan controls the pace.#ES2#
Mathews pushes Togoruutan off and gets back to his feet.
Mathews misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Mathews tries to escape but Togoruutan is in control.
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.
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Togoruutan controlling the position from side mount.
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Togoruutan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Togoruutan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Togoruutan crashes against the mat.
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Togoruutan is controlling him well.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Togoruutan advances to mount.
Togoruutan looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Togoruutan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mathews is trying to stand.#T4#
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Togoruutan looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Togoruutan is really struggling to control Mathews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You get the feeling that Mathews really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mathews tries to buck Togoruutan off but Togoruutan takes his back!
Togoruutan trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Togoruutan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mathews staying busy and making it hard for Togoruutan to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews tries to clinch but Togoruutan moves away #TD#
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan slips nicely into half guard.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Togoruutan is trying to work for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.#T1##ES2#
Mathews has one foot on Togoruutan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mathews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Togoruutan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathews gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Togoruutan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from standing up.
Mathews can't keep his opponent in guard - Togoruutan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Togoruutan wants to free his trapped foot but Mathews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Togoruutan is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Togoruutan stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Togoruutan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Togoruutan circles away.
Mathews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Togoruutan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Togoruutan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Togoruutan is having none of it.
Togoruutan 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.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathews is retaining full guard.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mathews throws a head kick but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Togoruutan moves out of range easily.
Mathews lands a leg kick that knocks Togoruutan off balance momentarily.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathews as he jumps to the side.
Mathews misses with the combination.
Mathews throws a body kick that misses.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Togoruutan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a head kick but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkhbat Togoruutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Togoruutan back to the ropes. Mathews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cameron Mathews.
I've got Mathews 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!

Cameron Mathews wins by split decision!
Cameron Mathews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Skrap Fights 30
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathews lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnett takes a step back to recover.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mathews pushes Barnett up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barnett blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Barnett ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing Mathews from standing up.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Mathews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
Barnett has control of Mathews's left arm, preventing Mathews from doing any damage.
Mathews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Barnett looking to control.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnett trying to control the position.
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.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Barnett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Barnett has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.#SU#
Mathews stands and steps away. Barnett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Barnett avoids them all with ease.
Mathews throws the kick towards the body but Barnett avoids it.#CL2#
Barnett clinches up against the ropes.#T2#
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
I was talking to Mathews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Barnett jumps guard and drags Mathews to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mathews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
Barnett trying to strike off his back.
Mathews wants to stand but Barnett is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Barnett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there. #T3#
Barnett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathews's guard. #REVB#
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Mathews's brow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Mathews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mathews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Barnett won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Barnett clinches up with Mathews and pushes him back against the ropes.
Barnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Barnett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mathews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnett is proving hard to escape from.
Barnett 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#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Mathews defends easily. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Mathews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Mathews defends easily.
Mathews wants to stand but Barnett is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Barnett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mathews is looking to stand up but Barnett isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mathews tries to get out of the position.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett stops Mathews from standing up.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Barnett is having none of it.
Mathews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnett on the ground.
Barnett trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett 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. #T2#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnett dives into side control.
Mathews pushes Barnett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnett cracks Mathews with a big elbow.
Mathews tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mathews is trying to stand.
Barnett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews really wants to buck Barnett off and get back to his feet.
Mathews is bucking up trying to escape but Barnett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnett lands a nice shot to the head.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Barnett raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Mathews trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barnett is landing with some decent strikes but Mathews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barnett lands a big shot there that rocks Mathews but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!
Barnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Mathews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnett won't let Mathews get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barnett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mathews hang on?
Mathews really wants to buck Barnett off and get back to his feet.
Barnett loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mathews scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Barnett land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Barnett stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
Buddy Barnett made sure to mention his sponsor, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ in his post fight interview.

Event: Skrap Fights 23
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Mathews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Laranja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Laranja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mathews sees it coming and defends easily.
Mathews is trying to stand. #SUB#
Laranja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laranja wants to pass the guard but Mathews is defending well.
Laranja trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away.
Laranja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laranja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Laranja seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Laranja wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews pushes Laranja off looking to stand but Laranja dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB#
Laranja seems to be looking for submissions.
Laranja prevents Mathews from standing back up. #SUB#
Laranja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mathews pushes Laranja off looking to stand but Laranja dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Laranja seems to be working for a kimura but Mathews defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Mathews has one foot on Laranja's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mathews looks to land a body kick but Laranja moved away.
Laranja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mathews.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laranja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laranja throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mathews lands a head kick. Laranja smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laranja misses with a body shot. #TD#
Laranja looking to score a takedown here. Mathews is defending well but Laranja drives through and ends up in Mathews's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laranja is controlling him.
Laranja lands a couple of digs.
Laranja postures up in Mathews's guard and throws a big left but Mathews blocks it.
Mathews is wriggling around but Laranja manages to pass to half guard.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Mathews has one foot on Laranja's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laranja misses with a straight right.
Mathews blocks a head kick by Laranja.
Mathews slips a jab from Laranja.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Laranja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Laranja shoots in for a takedown but Mathews shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot by Mathews.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Laranja is avoiding it.
Laranja attempts a counter takedown but Mathews avoids it well and moves away.
Laranja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathews lands a leg kick that knocks Laranja off balance momentarily.
Mathews closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laranja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Mathews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laranja.
Laranja shoots in looking for a takedown. Mathews tries to sprawl out of it but Laranja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mathews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cameron Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laranja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Laranja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mathews, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Laranja is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well.
Laranja prevents Mathews from escaping the position.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Laranja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laranja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Laranja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Laranja tries to move to mount but Mathews blocks the move with his legs.
Laranja throws an elbow but Mathews slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mathews pushes Laranja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laranja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Mathews sneaks out the side door and pushes Laranja away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laranja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mathews pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Laranja tries to counter with a takedown but Mathews is quick to defend against it.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Laranja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Laranja forces Mathews back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Laranja drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mathews sprawls and moves away.
Mathews blocks the body kick.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Laranja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Laranja is avoiding it.
Cameron Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Mathews rushes Laranja and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Laranja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laranja tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews is working Laranja over against the ropes.
Laranja wants a takedown but no success here.
Mathews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laranja.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laranja.
Mathews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laranja back to the ropes. Mathews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Laranja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mathews wants it to stay on the feet.
Mathews unleashes a big counter combination but Laranja bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2##CL2#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Laranja.
Still in the clinch, Mathews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mathews is pressed up against the ropes. Laranja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mathews down to the mat. Mathews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laranja misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Laranja with that takedown attempt.
Mathews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews tries to clinch but Laranja moves out of range.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laranja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Laranja is having none of it.
That kick from Mathews tenderised Laranja's leg. Laranja is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Laranja shoots in looking for a takedown but Mathews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laranja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Renato Laranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathews as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Mathews gets a clinch.
Laranja is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Laranja circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews tries to clinch but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a front kick that sends Laranja stumbling back into the ropes.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laranja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mathews tries to avoid it but Laranja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mathews to the ground. Mathews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Laranja is avoiding it. #T4#
Laranja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Laranja is avoiding it.
Mathews lands a leg kick that knocks Laranja off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Mathews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laranja, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews scores with a nice strike.
Danga de danga de dang - Mathews scores with a four punch combination!
Laranja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews throws a series of strikes that have Laranja backpedaling.
Laranja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laranja avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews delivers a nice body kick.
Mathews misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laranja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laranja somewhat.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Laranja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Laranja back into the ropes.#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laranja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mathews - the referee stops the clock and Laranja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mathews. Laranja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laranja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mathews.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Laranja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Mathews there.
Mathews throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Laranja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Mathews has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laranja is on him like a limpet, forcing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laranja. #BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laranja fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews tries to clinch up#TD#
and Laranja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mathews's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laranja is controlling him.
Laranja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mathews's guard. #T2#
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Mathews is in trouble now - Laranja has advanced to mount!
Mathews really wants to buck Laranja off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Laranja looking to secure an arm triangle but Mathews defends it well.
Mathews is in a horrible position here. Laranja smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Mathews defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laranja.
Mathews is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Laranja has taken his back!
Mathews is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Mathews showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Laranja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mathews defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Laranja is in full control for now.
Laranja lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mathews hold on?!
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Laranja is in full control for now. #T4##SUB#
Laranja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mathews defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Laranja is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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.
Laranja wants to control but Mathews is keeping busy.#SUB#
Laranja looking for the choke but no joy.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Mathews 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 Laranja gets his way!

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mathews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!

Cameron Mathews wins by unanimous decision!
Cameron Mathews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Skrap Fights 14
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Mathews walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Mathews with an uppercut!
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mathews throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathews's head backwards.
Mathews throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Mathews drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the ropes.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Regueiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mathews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro lands a jab.#CL2#
Mathews darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Mathews.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mathews backwards. #TD#
Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Mathews to the mat.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Regueiro.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Regueiro trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back looking for a leg! Mathews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathews manages to kick Regueiro off! Regueiro jumps back into Mathews's guard.
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.
Regueiro wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.#T2#
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Regueiro is having none of it.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Regueiro dives into side control. #SUB#
Regueiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Regueiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Regueiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well. #SUB#
Regueiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Regueiro tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Regueiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Regueiro is dominant here and he's now got Mathews's back!
Regueiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Regueiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Regueiro is in full control for now.
Regueiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Mathews defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Regueiro's arms.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Regueiro throws a hook but Mathews avoids it easily.#CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
A short right from Regueiro.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews missing with knees to the body.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mathews lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Regueiro connects with a single shot there.
Mathews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mathews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Regueiro is defending well for now.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Regueiro has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Regueiro clobbers Mathews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Mathews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathews moves away.
Mathews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews scores with a three punch combo!
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Regueiro pulls guard successfully.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mathews wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling the position. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back looking for a leg! Mathews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathews manages to kick Regueiro off! Regueiro jumps back into Mathews's guard. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Regueiro prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Regueiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Regueiro won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#TD#
Regueiro pulls guard. #SUB#
Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Nice defenses there by Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mathews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mathews moved away.
Mathews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro cracks Mathews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathews slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mathews. #CL2#
Mathews rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Regueiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.#TD#
Regueiro jumps guard. #SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Julio Regueiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Mathews stands and steps away. Regueiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regueiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Mathews didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.#T2#
Regueiro lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regueiro avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Regueiro fails to pull guard. #TD#
Regueiro successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mathews defends easily. #SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regueiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mathews tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom.
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.#SUB#
Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mathews postures up.
Mathews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!
Julio Regueiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SyFi 137
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mathews.
Etchecopar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Baby Etchecopar has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etchecopar. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews walks into a stiff left hand from Etchecopar.#CL#
Mathews pushes Etchecopar up against the cage in a clinch.
Etchecopar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mathews lands with a left to the head.
Etchecopar has Mathews pressed against the cage, preventing Mathews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Etchecopar landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Etchecopar throws an overhand right that lands on Mathews's shoulder, as Mathews tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etchecopar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Etchecopar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Etchecopar throws out a loose jab but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Etchecopar avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Etchecopar avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etchecopar avoids it.#T1##BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews lands a right hook to the body.
Mathews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Etchecopar wants to counter with a clinch but Mathews pushes him away.#CL#
Etchecopar tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Etchecopar is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it. #CL#
Etchecopar tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but Etchecopar has the dominant position.
I was talking to Mathews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etchecopar avoids it.
Etchecopar told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Etchecopar struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands. #BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Etchecopar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mathews if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Etchecopar is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mathews gets a clinch. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews misses with a low kick.#CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Etchecopar trying to land knees to the body.
Mathews trying to land knees to the body.
Etchecopar lands with a right to the head.
Etchecopar misses with a body punch. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Etchecopar tries a knee to the head but Mathews blocks it.
Etchecopar wants to stall.
Etchecopar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Mathews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3##CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Etchecopar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mathews bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mathews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mathews has Etchecopar up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mathews's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews fakes the leg kick and cracks Etchecopar in the body. #CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Etchecopar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etchecopar tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Etchecopar is defending well for now.
Mathews trying to land knees to the body.
Etchecopar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Mathews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Etchecopar.
Etchecopar looks to throw the jab but Mathews is out of range.
Etchecopar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mathews momentarily.
Crunch! Mathews slams his shin into Etchecopar's torso.#CL#
Mathews forces Etchecopar back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Mathews moves out of range of the leg kick from Etchecopar.
Etchecopar moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.
Etchecopar blocks a head kick by Mathews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etchecopar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mathews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Etchecopar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mathews cracks the inside of Etchecopar's front leg. #CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baby Etchecopar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Etchecopar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Etchecopar throws a counter combo.
Mathews moves out of range as Etchecopar throws a body kick. #CL#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Etchecopar back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Etchecopar lands a body shot. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mathews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etchecopar avoids it.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mathews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Etchecopar lands a head kick. Mathews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mathews has Etchecopar up against the cage in a clinch.
Etchecopar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Etchecopar avoids it.
Mathews missing with knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Etchecopar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Etchecopar is defending well for now.
Etchecopar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Etchecopar can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Etchecopar is trying to pull guard but Mathews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Etchecopar blocks an uppercut.
Etchecopar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mathews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Etchecopar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mathews is trying to push Etchecopar away but Etchecopar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Etchecopar.
Etchecopar tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Etchecopar looking to stall.
Etchecopar looking to throw knees to the head but Mathews is blocking nicely. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Etchecopar scores with a head kick. Mathews tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etchecopar tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range.
Etchecopar tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etchecopar tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Mathews clinches.
Etchecopar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Etchecopar. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Mathews pushes Etchecopar up against the cage in a clinch.
Etchecopar avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
Etchecopar keeps control of Mathews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Etchecopar misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch. #T3#
Etchecopar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Etchecopar moves in looking to clinch but Mathews pushes him off.
Etchecopar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Etchecopar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathews throws a leg kick that misses.
Mathews misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Mathews lands but Etchecopar takes it in his stride.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Etchecopar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Etchecopar.
Etchecopar with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Etchecopar blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Etchecopar.
Etchecopar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mathews blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Etchecopar misses with some punches.
Etchecopar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Etchecopar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Etchecopar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews blocks a head kick by Etchecopar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Etchecopar. #CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mathews.
Etchecopar moves out of range as Mathews throws a body kick.
Etchecopar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathews.
Etchecopar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Mathews pushes Etchecopar up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews misses with some punches.
Etchecopar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Etchecopar managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Mathews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baby Etchecopar's cut.
That's time! Mathews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Etchecopar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathews misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Etchecopar counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Etchecopar back into the cage.
Mathews scores with a shot to the side of Etchecopar's head.
Mathews lands a hook that snaps the head of Etchecopar backwards. #BC2#
Etchecopar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews connects with a leg kick. Etchecopar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Etchecopar avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
Etchecopar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Etchecopar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cameron Mathews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Etchecopar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mathews darts in and clinches Etchecopar up against the cage.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Etchecopar tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range. #CL#
Mathews darts in and clinches Etchecopar up against the cage.#BC2#
Etchecopar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cameron Mathews is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Etchecopar is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Etchecopar.
Etchecopar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etchecopar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Etchecopar tries to clinch but Mathews is having none of it.
Mathews scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Mathews gets a clinch. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews tries to bum rush Etchecopar with a series of wild strikes but Etchecopar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Etchecopar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Etchecopar misses with a hook.
Mathews throws a nice looking combination but Etchecopar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mathews misses with a wild combination.
Etchecopar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews throws a leg kick but Etchecopar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mathews throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Mathews clinches up with Etchecopar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Etchecopar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Etchecopar avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
Etchecopar managing to block the knees to the body from Mathews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etchecopar has Mathews pressed against the cage.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Etchecopar avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Etchecopar has him pressed against the cage.
Etchecopar lands a left hand.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Etchecopar avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews missing with knees to the body.
Mathews has had enough of the clinch but Etchecopar keeps him there for the moment.
Etchecopar with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Etchecopar throws a sloppy head kick and Mathews moves out of range easily.
Mathews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Etchecopar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Etchecopar tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Mathews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Etchecopar, pushing him back against the cage.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Etchecopar is defending well for now.#T3#
Etchecopar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mathews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Etchecopar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Etchecopar takes a shot to the head.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Etchecopar. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mathews gets a clinch. #BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Etchecopar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Etchecopar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Etchecopar tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Etchecopar throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etchecopar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Mathews clinches up with Etchecopar and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Baby Etchecopar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Etchecopar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Etchecopar.
Etchecopar scores with a knee to the head.
Mathews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Etchecopar backwards.
Mathews lands a right hand.
Etchecopar with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cameron Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid body kick from Mathews.
Mathews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathews 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Mathews!
Cameron Mathews 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Mathews scores with a leg kick.
Cassel throws a head kick but Mathews moves out of range.
Cassel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Cassel controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mathews.
Mathews scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head. #BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch.
Cassel throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Mathews.
A body shot lands from Mathews.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Mathews.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mathews clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cassel's head.#T1##CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews lands a right hand.
Mathews digs a right hand into Cassel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cassel's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Cassel.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathews is leaning against Cassel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mathews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged Cassel in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Mathews lands a left and a right that send Cassel crashing to the mat, dazed. Mathews thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL2#
Mathews rushes Cassel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mathews throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cassel is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cameron Mathews!

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