Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 338 - Bol vs Highwind
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mataitai.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Mataitai with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mataitai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mataitai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action. #T1#
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Johnson looks winded!
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!
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mataitai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Mataitai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mataitai.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai misses with a body punch. #T3#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai working aggressively here.
Mataitai lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Mataitai. #CUT#The cut above Haruki Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson trying to stall but Mataitai improves his position.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Mataitai. #T4#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Mataitai.
Johnson tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mataitai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mataitai throws an elbow but misses.
Mataitai controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haruki Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Mataitai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Mataitai slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Mataitai thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mataitai throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Mataitai checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Mataitai down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Mataitai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mataitai crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Willy Mataitai had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: OFK 332 - Jankovic Vs Marek
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Highwind looks to land a combination but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Highwind lands a body shot.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Mataitai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Highwind scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Highwind lands a big right hand that sends Mataitai crashing to the mat! Highwind stays standing though and waves Mataitai back to his feet!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind misses with a looping right.
Highwind lands a right hook to the body.
Mataitai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highwind paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai backing away here, and Highwind unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
A big right from Mataitai misses. #T1#
Highwind throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mataitai colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Highwind as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mataitai is left battered and dazed whilst Highwind and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadius Highwind!
A less than humble Vadius Highwind misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Dinapoli scores with a nice right hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Dinapoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Dinapoli cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Dinapoli lands a jab.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Dinapoli is avoiding it.
Mataitai looks to throw the jab but Dinapoli is out of range.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinapoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinapoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Dinapoli lands.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Dinapoli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Mataitai misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinapoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mataitai finds it's way round the side to connect with Dinapoli's head.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mataitai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Mataitai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mataitai scrambles back to his feet.
Dinapoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Dinapoli's head but Dinapoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai cracks Dinapoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dinapoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mataitai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dinapoli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mataitai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Dinapoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mataitai sprawling to the canvas! Mataitai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinapoli finish him?! #ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CL#
Mataitai clinches up with Dinapoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinapoli backwards.
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A hook to the body from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
A short uppercut from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Dinapoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinapoli controls his hands.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Mataitai pushes Dinapoli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinapoli misses with the head strike.
Mataitai looking to stall.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dinapoli lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Dinapoli.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Dinapoli blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Dinapoli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Dinapoli lands a left hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinapoli throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Dinapoli.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai lands a body punch.
Dinapoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
Dinapoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinapoli scores with a shot to the side of Mataitai's head.
A short left from Dinapoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinapoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willy Mataitai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mataitai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai takes a shot to the head.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Dinapoli controls the action.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinapoli's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinapoli's defenses.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinapoli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Dinapoli. #T1#
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joe Dinapoli has been cut.
A short right from Mataitai on the inside.
Dinapoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Dinapoli blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Mataitai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dinapoli blocking some punches.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Dinapoli prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinapoli.#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Mataitai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dinapoli up against the cage.
Dinapoli dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinapoli.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Dinapoli avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Dinapoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dinapoli's defenses.
Dinapoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Dinapoli fails to land.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Dinapoli scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
Dinapoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Dinapoli pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that drops Mataitai! The killer instinct kicks in and Dinapoli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dinapoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Tiramanti dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Tiramanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Tiramanti is avoiding it.
Tiramanti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tiramanti. That one must have hurt.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai slips a straight right by Tiramanti.#T1#
Tiramanti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Mataitai scores with the left hand. Tiramanti knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Tiramanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiramanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiramanti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Tiramanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiramanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mataitai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiramanti.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Mataitai blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick that knocks Mataitai off balance momentarily.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramanti.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Tiramanti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tiramanti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiramanti. #T3#
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai. #CL#
Mataitai clinches up against the cage.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tiramanti avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Tiramanti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mataitai regains guard.

Mataitai pushes Tiramanti off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willy Mataitai 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!
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Tiramanti gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Tiramanti avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Tiramanti.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a big shot that misses.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mataitai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiramanti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mataitai tries to bum rush Tiramanti with a series of wild strikes but Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Tiramanti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Tiramanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti clobbers Mataitai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti with a jab.
Mataitai digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Donk. Tiramanti catches Mataitai right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tiramanti throws a jab when Mataitai was well out of range.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
Tiramanti feints the counter takedown.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a low kick.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Tiramanti missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai works Tiramanti's body with a nice hook.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tiramanti throws out a loose jab but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiramanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiramanti.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Tiramanti flicks out a counter leg kick but Mataitai steps away.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Mataitai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai is looking to wear down Tiramanti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Tiramanti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tiramanti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Tiramanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Tiramanti ducks down to avoid it.
Tiramanti lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mataitai misses the target.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Mataitai with a hook.
Tiramanti drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mataitai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiramanti.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mataitai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Tiramanti is breathing heavily.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai is pressed up against the cage. Tiramanti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mataitai down to the mat. Mataitai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mataitai lands with a straight right. Tiramanti didn't see that one coming.
Tiramanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiramanti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Tiramanti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mataitai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiramanti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiramanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Tiramanti tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Tiramanti wants to counter the offense by Mataitai and move into the clinch position.
Tiramanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mataitai.
Jab by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
Tiramanti looks to throw a body kick
and Tiramanti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Tiramanti swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mataitai circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mataitai has knocked Tiramanti down with a huge combo! Mataitai steps away and waves a wobbly Tiramanti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tiramanti is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiramanti misses with a hook
and Mataitai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mataitai clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Czarny Z Garbowa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Czarny Z Garbowa's shoulder, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai lunges at Czarny Z Garbowa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa's hand.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Czarny Z Garbowa moved out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.
Mataitai scores with a sloppy right hand. Czarny Z Garbowa should have avoided that one.
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Czarny Z Garbowa's head but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Mataitai as he connects with a hook.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Czarny Z Garbowa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Czarny Z Garbowa's head but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa feinted with a counter takedown.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai doesn't manage to clinch there - Czarny Z Garbowa circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Czarny Z Garbowa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mataitai drives through and clinches with Czarny Z Garbowa against the cage. #BC2#
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa ducked under it nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Czarny Z Garbowa. #CL2#
Mataitai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Czarny Z Garbowa, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Czarny Z Garbowa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Czarny Z Garbowa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Czarny Z Garbowa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Czarny Z Garbowa feinted with a counter takedown.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Czarny Z Garbowa's shoulder, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid the shot.
Czarny Z Garbowa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Czarny Z Garbowa defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
That's time! Czarny Z Garbowa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps the fight on the outside.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the punch easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mataitai sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mataitai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Czarny Z Garbowa scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Czarny Z Garbowa's shoulder, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Mataitai forces Czarny Z Garbowa back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Czarny Z Garbowa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa ducked under it nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mataitai lands with a cross.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mataitai sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mataitai sprawls and moves away.
Willy Mataitai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mataitai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mataitai.
Mataitai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Czarny Z Garbowa on the side of the head.
Mataitai moves to clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa breaks away #TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard here to advance position.
Mataitai can't keep his opponent in guard - Czarny Z Garbowa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Mataitai is defending well.
Mataitai is controlling Czarny Z Garbowa's trapped leg to prevent Czarny Z Garbowa from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Mataitai is defending it quite comfortably.
Mataitai wants to improve his position but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Mataitai is defending well. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mataitai sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mataitai is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mataitai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Mataitai is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves away.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Czarny Z Garbowa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying out of range there.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the punch easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa feinted with a counter takedown.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mataitai cracks Czarny Z Garbowa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Czarny Z Garbowa saw that one coming.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa moved out of range nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range of the strikes.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Czarny Z Garbowa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Czarny Z Garbowa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Czarny Z Garbowa working the ground and pound.
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mataitai works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mataitai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mataitai defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mataitai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Czarny Z Garbowa.
Willy Mataitai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Czarny Z Garbowa is thwarting Mataitai's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mataitai is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mataitai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mataitai is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mataitai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mataitai is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Mataitai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mataitai 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Mataitai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mataitai duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mataitai swivels and escapes.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai connects with a nice looking jab.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Thai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai dives in and grabs Mataitai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mataitai pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai stuns Thai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Mataitai misses with a hook #TD2#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control.
Mataitai stops Thai from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Thai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mataitai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thai but great work by Mataitai.#T2#
Thai sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Mataitai stands up and beckons Thai to join him on the feet.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mataitai tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mataitai to the ground. Mataitai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thai pushing down on Mataitai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thai moves into full mount! Mataitai won't be happy about that! #T3##SUB2#
Thai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mataitai is now in Thai's guard. A big mistake from Thai there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Mataitai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Thai working for a triangle but Mataitai defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thai has an active guard here but Mataitai has managed to pass into half guard.
Thai is looking for a sweep. Mataitai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Mataitai has control of the leg.
Thai is pressing down on Mataitai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thai working for submissions but it's allowed Mataitai to get to half guard.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Mataitai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thai walks into a stiff left hand from Mataitai.
Mataitai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thai slips under a jab from Mataitai.
A jab from Mataitai misses. #TD2#
Thai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mataitai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mataitai swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willy Mataitai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Thai avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Thai feints a counter leg kick.
Mataitai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thai with the counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mataitai! #SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mataitai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willy Mataitai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Mataitai is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai swings around for an armbar but Mataitai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mataitai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thai is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Thai working for a triangle but Mataitai defends it easily. #SUB2#
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Thai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mataitai stacks Thai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mataitai!
Thai is looking for a sweep.
Thai is still trying to improve position.
Thai sneaks back into half guard.
Thai gets full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mataitai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mataitai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thai is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mataitai defends well.#SU#
Mataitai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thai staying out of range there.
Thai with the counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Mataitai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Mataitai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thai slips a straight right by Mataitai.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mataitai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Mataitai.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai scores with a nice right hand.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Thai looking to score a takedown here. Mataitai is defending well but Thai drives through and ends up in Mataitai's guard.

Mataitai pushes Thai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thai eats them both and turns towards Mataitai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mataitai defends it well.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mataitai defends it well.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
Mataitai throws a shot to the body.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Mataitai in a clinch. #T2#
Mataitai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai walks into a straight right hand from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai with the counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mataitai defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai staying out of range there.
Thai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Thai moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Mataitai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willy Mataitai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thai shoots in but no luck this time.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mataitai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thai's hands.#T4#
Mataitai swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mataitai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mataitai misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Thai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thai.
Thai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Thai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mataitai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thai has Mataitai in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Willy Mataitai made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Mataitai stuns Creed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a big right hand! Oh Mataitai is in trouble here! Creed follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Creed!
Vernon Creed 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.
Willy Mataitai spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Mataitai misses with a right hand
letting Po counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Po slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
Po tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Mataitai drops his hands momentarily and Po takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Po tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Po closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mataitai counters with a stiff right hand.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.#T1#
Mataitai looks to land a combination. Po sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Po on the side of the head.
Mataitai moves out of range as Po strikes.
Mataitai scores with a nice head shot.
Po looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mataitai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Po. Mataitai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Willy Mataitai thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Mataitai wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Bolt's ribs.
Mataitai lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolt momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt throws a leg kick which misses Mataitai's front leg but catches the back leg as Mataitai tries to avoid it.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt slips a straight right by Mataitai.
Mataitai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mataitai scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Bolt lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bolt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mataitai throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Bolt throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Mataitai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mataitai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Bolt lands a left hand.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage. #T2#
Bolt misses with the head strike.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow.
Bolt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bolt can turn it around.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it. #BC2#
Bolt breaks the clinch.
Mataitai doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Bolt tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Mataitai. #T3#
Mataitai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mataitai.
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Nice shot by Mataitai.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Bolt is looking to chop away at Mataitai's legs.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Mataitai.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Mataitai. #CL#
Mataitai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mataitai pushes Bolt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mataitai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai lands an elbow just above Bolt 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Mataitai misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dracul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mataitai's guard.
Dracul works over Mataitai with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul works over Mataitai with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dracul postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mataitai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dracul, into his guard. #REVB#
Dracul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mataitai's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mataitai wants to stand and escape but Dracul is having none of it.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dracul wants to control from the top but Mataitai keeps moving.
Mataitai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mataitai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul postures up in Mataitai's guard and throws a big left but Mataitai blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mataitai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Mataitai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mataitai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dracul's guard.
Dracul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dracul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mataitai has passed into side control. #T2#
Dracul tries to buck Mataitai off but Mataitai is having none of it.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dracul tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Mataitai decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Dracul attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Dracul slips the punch.
Dracul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
Dracul has been working on his balance at ZuccoTraining Ground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mataitai.#T4#
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dracul doesn't seem bothered though.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Dracul slips the punch.
Dracul tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dracul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Dracul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Dracul tries to counter with a takedown but Mataitai is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mataitai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Mataitai is keeping the position.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mataitai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Mataitai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dracul postures up in Mataitai's guard and throws a big left but Mataitai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul postures up in Mataitai's guard and throws a big left but Mataitai blocks it.
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mataitai keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard.
Mataitai has momentary wrist control but Dracul slips an elbow through the middle.
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Mataitai has wrist control.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mataitai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mataitai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Dracul stops Mataitai from standing up.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Mataitai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mataitai sprawls and moves away.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul blocks a jab.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracul.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the combination.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mataitai pushes Dracul off and gets back to his feet.
Willy Mataitai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Dracul slips the punch.
Mataitai swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mataitai won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dracul works to advance to full mount. Mataitai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dracul thowing shots but they're missing.
Dracul thowing shots but they're missing.
Dracul unloads with some shots from mount but Mataitai bucks and avoids them well.
Dracul with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Dracul looking to ground and pound but Mataitai is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mataitai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dracul tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dracul looking to ground and pound but Mataitai is blocking nicely.
Dracul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Willy Mataitai's cut even more.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Dracul! Mataitai is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Radu Dracul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Willy Mataitai spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 229
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mataitai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beach doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beach closes the distance but Mataitai moves to the side
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Beach moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
Beach cracks Mataitai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mataitai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Beach tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beach stalling in the clinch.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Beach wants to clinch up but Mataitai keeps it at a distance.
Beach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beach.
Beach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mataitai swings for the body but Beach moves out of range.
Beach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beach pushes Mataitai up against the cage in a clinch.
Mataitai tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Beach shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Mataitai pushes Beach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beach tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Beach tries to clinch up.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach wants to clinch.#T3#
Beach tries to clinch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mataitai.
Mataitai dodges the punch combination from Beach.
Beach walks straight into a right hand from Mataitai - that's dropped him! Mataitai jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Beach from any more punishment! Beach complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 223
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.#CL#
Mataitai clinches up against the cage.
Creed being controlled against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Creed prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mataitais head.
Creed pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Vernon Creed has been cut.
Mataitai pushes Creed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Mataitai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Creed or not.
Creed misses with the head strike. #T1#
Mataitai working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Mataitai.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai cracks Creed with a nice body shot.
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.
Mataitai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creed tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Creed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Creed can turn it around.
Mataitai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands an elbow that stopped Creed in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai is working Creed over against the cage.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mataitai.
Nice body punch from Mataitai - that landed with a thud.
Creed looks winded!
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Creed tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creed.
Creed blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Creed dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai pushes Creed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai scores with a shoulder strike.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mataitai as the two fighters clinch.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
Mataitai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai misses with an elbow strike.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#Creed is rocked!
Mataitai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mataitai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mataitai has Creed pressed against the cage.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mataitai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creed's brow.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Creed shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai works on Creed's body with a couple of short punches.
Mataitai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Creed'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#
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Mataitai misses with a combination
and Creed counters with a solid body kick.
Mataitai digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Mataitai connects with a body shot.
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mataitai rushes Creed and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Creed misses with some punches.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Creed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Creed.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed blocks the elbow strike.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Creed's defenses.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Creed blocking some punches.
Mataitai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Creed working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Creed is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Vernon Creed's cut even more.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Creed seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mataitais head.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Willy Mataitai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Mataitai throws an elbow that misses.
Mataitai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeds head. #T3#
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Mataitai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creed can do to turn this around?
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed blocks an elbow strike.
Creed misses with a punch on the inside.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai lands an elbow just above Creed 's eye.
A short right from Mataitai.
Creed blocks a body shot from Mataitai. #T4#
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed pushes Mataitai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mataitai.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Creed dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands with a left to the head.
Mataitai is working Creed over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Creed fails to land.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mataitais head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Creed tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vernon Creed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mataitai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai moves in looking to clinch but Creed pushes him off.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
Creed is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Creed lands a big head kick that sends Mataitai tumbling to the mat! Creed takes a step backwards and waves Mataitai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Creed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Creed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Mataitai. Those never looked like landing.
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range. #T1#
Mataitai tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mataitai. Mataitai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mataitai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mataitai is looking to wear down Creed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mataitai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Creed on the side of the head.
Mataitai takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai lands a nice hook to Creed's body. Creed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Mataitai there.
Mataitai with a jab.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
Creed throws a body kick that misses.
Vernon Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Creed drops his hands for a split second and Mataitai immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Creed face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mataitai follows up with a right hand that knocks Creed into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 215
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mataitai clinches.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigorian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mataitai stalls.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Misak Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian misses with an elbow over the top.
Grigorian looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Grigorian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Mataitai - that landed with a thud.
Mataitai lands with a left to the head.
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mataitai avoids a wild elbow strike from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mataitai or not.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mataitai avoiding damage.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mataitai misses with an elbow strike.
Mataitai pushes Grigorian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mataitai - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Mataitai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigorians head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards. #ROC#Grigorian is rocked!
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Mataitai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Grigorian with a big uppercut! Grigorian tries to clinch up but Mataitai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Grigorian to the mat! Grigorian covers up and Mataitai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Willy Mataitai made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Tacoronte dodges the punch combination from Mataitai.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Tacoronte clinches up with Mataitai and pushes him back against the cage.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Tacoronte cracks Mataitai with a nice body shot.
Mataitai tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tacoronte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte lands with a light punch inside.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
We've been informed that Mataitai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Mataitai.
Tacoronte misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it misses.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Tacoronte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tacoronte.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Mataitai stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacoronte is leaning against Mataitai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacoronte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai prevents a body shot from Tacoronte. #T2#
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Tacoronte lands with a light punch inside.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Tacoronte tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Tacoronte back against the cage.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Tacoronte blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Tacoronte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mataitai is keeping busy.
Tacoronte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Tacoronte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tacoronte.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai looking to stall.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Tacoronte presses Mataitai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tacoronte blocks an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Tacoronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Tacoronte misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mataitai lands an elbow that stopped Tacoronte in his tracks for a moment.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tacoronte lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mataitai.
Tacoronte lands a hook that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Mataitai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tacoronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that SaÃºl Tacoronte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacoronte.
Mataitai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tacoronte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Tacoronte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacoronte moves away.
Tacoronte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tacoronte slips under a jab from Mataitai.
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Tacoronte's defenses.
Tacoronte scores with a jab to the body.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte digs a good hook to Mataitai's body.
Tacoronte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tacoronte slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tacoronte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Tacoronte's head back. #T1#
Mataitai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tacoronte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte throwing a counter right hand but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Tacoronte misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Mataitai clinches.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacoronte tries a body shot but Mataitai blocks it.
A body shot lands from Tacoronte.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Tacoronte blocking some punches.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacoronte avoids a wild elbow strike from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it. #T2#
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tacoronte misses with a punch to the body.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tacoronte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
A short uppercut from Tacoronte.
Mataitai lands a body punch.
Tacoronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacoronte tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte dodges an elbow strike from Mataitai.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tacoronte or not. #T3#
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Tacoronte takes an elbow to the temple.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mataitai is keeping busy.
Mataitai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Mataitai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tacoronte - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tacoronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mataitai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mataitai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mataitai throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacoronte's elbow.
SaÃºl Tacoronte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mataitais head.
Tacoronte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tacoronte as the two fighters clinch.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that SaÃºl Tacoronte will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mataitai tries to clinch there but Tacoronte circles away.
Tacoronte cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Tacoronte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mataitai takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Tacoronte moves into the clinch.
Tacoronte lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mataitai lands an elbow just above Tacoronte 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like SaÃºl Tacoronte has been cut.
Tacoronte lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai lands with a right to the head.
Tacoronte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tacoronte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacoronte.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mataitai.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Mataitai scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Tacoronte.
Mataitai lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Tacoronte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Tacoronte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
Tacoronte lands a hook that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tacoronte.
Mataitai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Tacoronte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it misses.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacoronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Tacoronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside that Tacoronte shrugs off.
Tacoronte misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
Tacoronte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacoronte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willy Mataitai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacoronte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mataitai is keeping busy.
Tacoronte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Mataitai stalling in the clinch but Tacoronte improves position.
Tacoronte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai cracks Tacoronte with a nice body shot.
Tacoronte scores with a shoulder strike.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai.
Mataitai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Tacoronte is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Tacoronte.
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!
Mataitai tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte misses with the head strike. #T4#
Tacoronte misses with some punches.
Mataitai tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai has Tacoronte pushed against the cage.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacoronte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
A head punch on the inside from Tacoronte fails to land.
Tacoronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai lands an uppercut.
Mataitai lands an elbow that stopped Tacoronte in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Mataitai.
I think Tacoronte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Smash Machine goes for a double leg but Mataitai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mataitai continues to drive forward.
Mataitai moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mataitai as he jumps to the side.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Smash Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mataitai as Smash Machine shoots in.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Mataitai connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Smash Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Smash Machine counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai is trying to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Smash Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Smash Machine trying to control the position but Mataitai is working away.
Mataitai wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine trying to control the position but Mataitai is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smash Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smash Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mataitai is not content to let Smash Machine control the position.
Smash Machine controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mataitai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Smash Machine wants to control but Mataitai is keeping him busy.
Mataitai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash Machine is controlling him well.
Smash Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mataitai keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smash Machine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mataitai to score with a decent uppercut.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mataitai is fending him off so far but Smash Machine persists. Nope, Mataitai circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but Mataitai shows good takedown defense.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Smash Machine counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine thuds his right hand into Mataitai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Mataitai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Smash Machine moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
Mataitai sets himself, and Smash Machine steps forward looking for the clinch! Mataitai avoids it this time.#CL2#
Smash Machine gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mataitai tries to work over Smash Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Smash Machine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mataitai after a bit of a struggle.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but Mataitai won't allow it.
I was talking to Mataitai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mataitai avoids it.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks it. #BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smash Machine has his takedown stuffed
and Mataitai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash Machine shoots for a takedown but Mataitai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smash Machine loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Mataitai lands a really nice looking cross but Smash Machine seems unphased.
Smash Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mataitai in his tracks.
Smash Machine moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.#TD2#
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smash Machine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine with the ground and pound but Mataitai regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Mataitai is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mataitai still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mataitai has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Clinch King Smash Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Mataitai decides to stand back up. Mataitai steps back and let's Smash Machine get back to his feet.
Mataitai connects with a jab.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Mataitai circles away.
Mataitai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Smash Machine. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smash Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mataitai. #T2#
No luck for Smash Machine with that takedown attempt.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Mataitai lands a nice shot that snaps Smash Machine's head back.
Willy Mataitai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mataitai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine slips a jab from Mataitai.#KD#
Mataitai drops Smash Machine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smash Machine looks back up at him and smiles so Mataitai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Smash Machine is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mataitai points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Smash Machine wakes up just in time to hear Mataitai thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Mataitai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Mataitai's head but Mataitai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig feints and then cracks Mataitai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mataitai down.
Mataitai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Nig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mataitai flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mataitai is out cold! Nig holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Mataitai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mataitai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averyanov moves away.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Averyanov is avoiding it.
Mataitai throws a good cross that connects.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Averyanov. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
Mataitai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Averyanov avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Averyanov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Mataitai throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Averyanov scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov. #CL#
Mataitai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Averyanov breaks from the clinch.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
letting Averyanov counter with a right hand.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Averyanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Mataitai defending well as Averyanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai misses the jab.#T2#
Averyanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mataitai is out of range.
Mataitai jabs at Averyanov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averyanov slips a jab from Mataitai.
Averyanov connects with a crisp jab.
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Averyanov.
Averyanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Mataitai.#KD2#
Averyanov drops Mataitai with a beautiful combination! Mataitai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Averyanov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Averyanov throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averyanov.
Mataitai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws a right and a left that Averyanov avoids nicely. #T3#
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Averyanov counters with a huge left! Mataitai is in big trouble! He's backing up but Averyanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mataitai from any more damage. A dominating finish by Averyanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Averyanov!
An out of breath Andrei Averyanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Mataitai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chestner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chestner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chestner moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
A nice side step and Chestner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chestner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Chestner's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Mataitai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mataitai.
Chestner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Chestner is just out of range.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chestner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mataitai lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner moves forwards but Mataitai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chestner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chestner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chestner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chestner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai misses with a hook
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Chestner's ribs.
Chestner swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chestner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Chestner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chestners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice takedown defense from Mataitai. No joy for Chestner on that attempt.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Chestner.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chestner manages to avoid it.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Chestner is just out of range.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Chestner.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai is looking to wear down Chestner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Chestner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mataitai throws a right and a left that Chestner avoids nicely.
Mataitai throws a right hand that Chestner ducks under and follows up with a left that Chestner also avoids with ease.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Mataitai connects with a right hand. Chestner shakes it off.
Mataitai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Chestner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range. #T4#
Chestner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai takes one on the button.#KD2#
Chestner drops his shoulder and cracks Mataitai with a huge uppercut! Mataitai goes down! Can Chestner finish him? #ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Chestner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mataitai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Mataitai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chestner content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chestner lands with an overhand left.
Chestner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mataitai misses with a lunging right hand
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chestner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mataitai.
Chestner throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws a jab when Chestner was well out of range.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Chestner moves away from the strike by Mataitai. #T1#
Chestner lunges at Mataitai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mataitai's hand. #CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Chestner lands a body shot.
Mataitai swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
Mataitai swinging wildly here.
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Mataitai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chestner scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.#T2#
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Mataitai cracks Chestner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner jabs Mataitai right on the nose. Mataitai blinks but takes it well.
Chestner lands a nice looking body shot.
Mataitai lands a nice hook to Chestner's body. Chestner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chestner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Chestner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner lands a really nice looking cross but Mataitai seems unphased.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Chestner does no damage.
Mataitai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A cross from Mataitai lands.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chestner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chestner throws out the jab.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Sloppy strikes from Mataitai. Those never looked like landing.
Mataitai lands a lovely overhand right.
Mataitai throws a series of punches but Chestner moves out of range.
Mataitai misses with a body shot
and Chestner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Chestner rushes Mataitai and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Chestner lands a hook that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
A short body shot lands from Chestner as the two fighters clinch.
Chestner misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mataitai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chestner lands an uppercut.
Chestner misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with an elbow strike.
Mataitai pushes off an throws an elbow but Chestner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chestner.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chestner blocks an uppercut.
Chestner misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai. #CUT#It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Chestner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chestner has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chestner can turn it around.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chestner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chestner gets through Mataitai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chestner working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Chestner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mataitai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chestner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mataitai lands a jab.
Chestner shoots in but Mataitai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Chestner moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner looks to land a right hand but Mataitai moved out of range.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Chestner swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Chestner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestner was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Chestner tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Chestner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chestner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chestner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mataitai's hands.
Mataitai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Chestner.
Mataitai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mataitai lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chestner misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mataitai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chestner lands with a cross. #T3#
Mataitai throws a jab when Chestner was well out of range.
Chestner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mataitai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chestner finds it's way round the side to connect with Mataitai's head. #CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chestner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mataitai as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Chestner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chestner lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mataitai.
Chestner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chestner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Chestner.#T4#
Chestner takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mataitai.
Chestner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai throws a body punch but Chestner moves out of range.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a nice body shot.
Mataitai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Chestner.
Mataitai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Chestner.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Mataitai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mataitai 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Willy Mataitai thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 487: Tiotio v Neves
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Mataitai tries to bum rush Smash Machine with a series of wild strikes but Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mataitai cracks Smash Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine throws a lazy right hand but Mataitai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Smash Machine has Mataitai up against the cage in a clinch.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mataitai misses with an elbow strike.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Smash Machine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smash Machine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Mataitai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smash Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mataitai.
Smash Machine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Smash Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai cracks Smash Machine with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mataitai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smash Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Mataitai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Mataitai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smash Machine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Mataitai circles away.
Smash Machine works Mataitai's body with a nice hook.
Mataitai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smash Machine eats them both and turns towards Mataitai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smash Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mataitai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mataitai sprawls well. Mataitai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Mataitai misses with a two punch combination.
Smash Machine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mataitai manages to circle out of the way.
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mataitai misses with a wild combination.
Smash Machine thuds his right hand into Mataitai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smash Machine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mataitai counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smash Machine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Smash Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mataitai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smash Machine is in Mataitai's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mataitai is keeping the position for now.
Smash Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smash Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Mataitai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mataitai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smash Machine's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smash Machine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mataitai defends well.#SU2#
Mataitai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smash Machine, up you get!
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Smash Machine feinted with a counter takedown.
Mataitai misses with a straight left.
Smash Machine is looking to counter punch.
Mataitai works the jab nicely.
Mataitai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Mataitai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mataitai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smash Machine scores with a hook.#T4#
Mataitai works over Smash Machine's head and body with a nice combination.
Smash Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Mataitai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mataitai takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mataitai but Mataitai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mataitai misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine dives in and grabs Mataitai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mataitai pushes down on Smash Machine's head and hops out.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Mataitai tries to sprawl out of it but Smash Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mataitai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Mataitai as Smash Machine shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Smash Machine.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Smash Machine slips the punch.
Mataitai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mataitai misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Smash Machine moves into the clinch.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
Mataitai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai throws an elbow but it misses.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but Mataitai holds him up against the cage and eventually Smash Machine drops back down to his feet.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smash Machine jumps guard but Mataitai stands there with Smash Machine around his waist. Smash Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smash Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mataitai throws an elbow but misses.
Mataitai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mataitai blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mataitai's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Mataitai content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Mataitai avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Smash Machine wants to take the fight to the mat but Mataitai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smash Machine takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Clinch King Smash Machine spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Beach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mataitai momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Beach's head back.
Mataitai lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Mataitai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Mataitai. Beautiful body shot.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach throws a hook but Mataitai blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach throws a right hand that Mataitai ducks under and follows up with a left that Mataitai also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses
and Beach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Beach.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Beach on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Beach breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Mataitai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Beach feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mataitai sprawling to the canvas! Mataitai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beach finish him?! #ROC#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Willy Mataitai's cut even more.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Beach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mataitai is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Beach walks into a left hand. #KD#
Beach cracks Mataitai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mataitai to stand back up!
Beach wobbles Mataitai with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Beach dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mataitai to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Beach thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 125
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller misses with a kick to the body
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weismuller ducks right into an uppercut from Mataitai.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Weismuller.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
It seemed like Mataitai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weismuller manages to avoid it.#T1#
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Mataitai's body.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Mataitai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mataitai looks to throw the jab but Weismuller is out of range.
Nice shot by Weismuller.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mataitai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mataitai has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weismuller as Mataitai tries to tie him up.
Mataitai has had enough of the clinch but Weismuller keeps him there for the moment.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Weismuller tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mataitai throws an elbow but misses.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow. #T2#
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Weismuller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
Mataitai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weismuller lands a body punch.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller misses with a combination
and Mataitai counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
A jab from Mataitai does it's job there.
A big right from Mataitai misses. #T3#
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mataitai avoids them all with ease.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mataitai lands a jab to Weismuller's midsection.
Weismuller connects with a body shot.
Mataitai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.#CL#
Weismuller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mataitai, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Mataitai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller works on Mataitai's body with a couple of short punches.
Weismuller tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of Mataitai's head but Mataitai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Weismuller.
Weismuller moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
As Mataitai tries to get set, Weismuller tries to push him back and clinch up but Mataitai manages to avoid the attempt.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Mataitai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mataitai punishes Weismuller's body with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Mataitai avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Weismuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weismuller cracks Mataitai with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weismuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mataitai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weismuller with a body shot.
Weismuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mataitai.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mataitai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weismuller with a body shot.
Weismuller takes one on the button.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and Mataitai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weismuller doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Mataitai tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller misses with a low kick as Mataitai jumps back.#T1#
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Weismuller throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.#CL#
Weismuller drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Weismuller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mataitai or not.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mataitai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weismuller's brow.
Mataitai is working Weismuller over against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller is leaning against Mataitai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mataitai.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards. #BC#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the body.
Weismuller darts in trying to clinch
and Mataitai counters with a series of strikes. Weismuller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mataitai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mataitai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Mataitai takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Mataitai fails to land with a series of punches.
Mataitai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Willy Mataitai's cut even more.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai is still on wobbly legs! Can Weismuller finish him?
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai seems to have recovered his senses.
Mataitai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weismuller staying out of range there.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Weismuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Weismuller misses
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai blocks a jab.#T4#
Weismuller moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Mataitai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weismuller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mataitai! But no joy.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the body
and Mataitai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weismuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mataitai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weismullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weismuller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mataitai.
Weismuller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Mataitai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Mataitai takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Weismuller rushes Mataitai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Weismuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weismuller's gas tank.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Weismuller pushes Mataitai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
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#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weismuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Weismuller. Those never looked like landing.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller. #CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body.
Weismuller tries to work over Mataitai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai gets through Weismuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Tommy Weismuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mataitai momentarily. #CL2#
Mataitai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Weismuller misses with the head strike. #BC#
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mataitai moves away
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mataitai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mataitai misses with a wild combination.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Mataitai avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Mataitai.
I think Mataitai 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mataitai gets tackled into the cage by Bessant. Bessant maintains the clinch.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bessant manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai throws a hook but Bessant avoids it easily.
Bessant throws a counter combo.
Mataitai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a three punch combo that has Mataitai backing up. Mataitai nods at Bessant to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
Bessant takes one to the chin there.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant. #T1#
Mataitai cracks a nice hook into Bessant's ribs.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bessant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Bessant defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Bessant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Bessant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Bessant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bessant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a right and a left that Bessant avoids nicely.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
We've been informed that Bessant has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Bessant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Mataitai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Bessant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Mataitai checks it.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Bessant throws a hook but Mataitai blocks it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bessant swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Mataitai has closed the distance and engaged Bessant in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Bessant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mataitai digs a right hand underneath Bessant's ribcage. Bessant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mataitai pushes Bessant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Mataitai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Bessant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bessant's gas tank.
Bessant looks winded!
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Mataitai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Mataitai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Mataitai pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai lands a nice shot that snaps Bessant's head back.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Mataitai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.#CL#
Mataitai closes the distance and clinches.
Bessant wants to stall.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant leaning against his opponent.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Bessant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mataitai's sensitive parts.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bessant.
Bessant tries a quick counter leg kick but Mataitai is wise to it.
A punch combination from Bessant misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bessant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mataitai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mataitai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Mataitai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessant was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a one two combo.
Bessant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mataitai to score with a decent uppercut.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mataitai does it's job there.
Mataitai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mataitai lands with a nice combination. Bessant backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai scores with a nice right hand.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Mataitai misses with a hook. Bessant ducked under it nicely.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mataitai lands a nice looking body shot.
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Mataitai.
Mataitai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBessant.#KD#
Mataitai waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bessant to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Bessant is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Mataitai stands and steps away. Bessant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Mataitai cracks Bessant with a hook to the temple - Bessant is on wobbly legs here! Mataitai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bessant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mataitai wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
After the big win, Willy Mataitai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 117 - Randleman vs Higgins
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Krylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Krylov moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Krylov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Krylov is predictable there
and Mataitai counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Krylov's head.
Krylov scores with a jab.
Mataitai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mataitai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krylov - the referee stops the clock and Mataitai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krylov. Mataitai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krylov tries to score with a low kick but Mataitai moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
A jab from Mataitai misses. #CL#
Krylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards.
We've been informed that Mataitai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Krylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai misses with some punches. #T1#
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Krylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krylov pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Krylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krylov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Krylov lands a body shot.
Krylov is leaning against Mataitai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Krylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai looks winded!
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Krylov controls his hands. #BC#
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Krylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Krylov.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Krylov moved out of range.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov is looking to slow Mataitai down with leg kicks.
Krylov cracks Mataitai with a good jab.#T3#
Mataitai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Mataitai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai needs to keep his hands up - Krylov had a free shot at his head there.
Mataitai is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Mataitai blocks a leg kick.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Krylov's ribs.
BOOM! Krylov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mataitai. Mataitai tries to recover but Krylov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mataitai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Mataitai connects with a jab.
Mataitai wobbles The Gaul with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Mataitai dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts The Gaul to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Mataitai.
Mataitai walks into a stiff left hand from Phoenix.
We've been told by Mataitai's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mataitai lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mataitai at a distance.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mataitai.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix jabs Mataitai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Mataitai throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.#T1#
Phoenix misses with the combination.
Mataitai lands an overhand right.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mataitai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phoenix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix cracks Mataitai with an open hand slap.
Mataitai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mataitai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix's corner calls for a 1-2. Phoenix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mataitai misses with a jab to the body
and Phoenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mataitai thinking.
Phoenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mataitai dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
Phoenix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mataitai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Mataitai.
Phoenix blocks a jab.#T4#
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mataitai. Mataitai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mataitai.
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Mataitai thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Phoenix moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Mataitai misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Mataitai scores with a body shot.
Mataitai lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Mataitai had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Mataitai had a free shot at his head there.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Mataitai's ribs.
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Mataitai looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
A jab lands there for Mataitai.
Phoenix dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Mataitai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Mataitai.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Mataitai throws a good cross that connects.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Mataitai misses with an uppercut.
Mataitai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Phoenix throws a counter combo.
Mataitai cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Phoenix lands a big uppercut and Mataitai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mataitai looks OK. Phoenix waves Mataitai back to his feet!
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Mataitai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Phoenix gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mataitai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Roger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the head.
Roger moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roger.
Roger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Roger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Roger slips under a jab.
Roger goes for a double leg but Mataitai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mataitai continues to drive forward.
Mataitai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#BC2#
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mataitai defends well and Roger ends up having to push Mataitai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai working aggressively here. #TD#
Roger has Mataitai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mataitai tumbling to the mat - Roger dives into Mataitai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Roger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
Roger looking to sit in guard and control but Mataitai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roger looking for a sweep. Not yet Roger, not yet.
Mataitai is looking to stand up but Roger won't let him.
Roger is trying to control the position but Mataitai postures up.
Roger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mataitai passes into half guard.
Roger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mataitai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Roger is looking to improve his position.
Roger trying to control but Mataitai postures up. #SU2#
Mataitai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Roger to stand up. #T3##TD#
Roger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mataitai on his heels. He'll look to pass Mataitai's guard now, I'm sure.
Mataitai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roger is one step ahead there.
Roger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roger looking to sit in guard and control but Mataitai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roger working a defensive guard but Mataitai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mataitai is trying to stand. #SUB#
Roger is working for a kimura but Mataitai is defending it quite comfortably.
Roger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mataitai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Mataitai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Roger is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger wants to free his trapped foot but Mataitai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mataitai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mataitai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Roger. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Roger saw that one coming.
Roger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roger slips under a jab.
Roger shoots in and drives through. Mataitai sprawls well.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roger scores with a body shot.
Mataitai scores with a jab.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Roger.
Mataitai cracks Roger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Roger.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roger swinging wildly here.
Roger moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Roger.
Mataitai scores with the left hand. Roger knows he should have avoided that one.
Mataitai throws a jab when Roger was well out of range.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Roger ducked under it nicely.
Roger attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Roger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roger misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Roger.
Donk. Mataitai catches Roger right on the button with a cross.
Roger scores with the left hand. Mataitai knows he should have avoided that one.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Roger moved out of range.
Roger shoots in looking for a takedown but Mataitai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roger moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Roger looks for a takedown but Mataitai sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mataitai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mataitai scores with a hook to the body. Roger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roger misses the body punch
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Roger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mataitai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Roger. Mataitai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Willy Mataitai waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 92 - Mataitai vs Higgins
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins lands with a right hand.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Mataitai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mataitai walks into a jab.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Mataitai saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Mataitai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Higgins wants to counter the offense by Mataitai and move into the clinch position.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Mataitai should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Mataitai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Higgins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Higgins darts in looking for a takedown but Mataitai gets double underhooks and turns Higgins into the cage.
Higgins cracks a nice hook into Mataitai's ribs.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Mataitai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai misses with a body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Mataitai scores with a jab. Higgins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai 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!
Higgins misses with an uppercut
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.
Mataitai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mataitai throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.#T2#
Higgins tries to clinch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Higgins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from Higgins.
Mataitai slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mataitai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mataitai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins cracks Mataitai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mataitai slips a straight right by Higgins.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins slips a jab from Mataitai.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mataitai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mataitai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mataitai with a body shot.
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Mataitai with an uppercut!
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mataitai at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mataitais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Higgins finds it's way through Mataitai's defenses.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mataitai.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mataitai ducks down to avoid it.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Mataitai's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Mataitai.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Mataitai swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Mataitai lands a jab to the nose.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Higgins tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Higgins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Higgins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Higgins - just one landing.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Mataitai should have avoided that one.
Mataitai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mataitai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Higgins has Mataitai up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Higgins working aggressively here.
Mataitai tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Higgins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mataitai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Higgins.
Higgins misses with some punches. #BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Higgins throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Mataitai swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mataitai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mataitai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Mataitai defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai throws a sloppy body shot
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Mataitai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins jabs at Mataitai's body.
Mataitai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Mataitai takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins lands a really nice looking cross but Mataitai seems unphased. #T4#
Higgins cracks Mataitai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mataitai misses with a left hand
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Higgins - just one landing.
Mataitai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mataitai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Higgins jabs at Mataitai's body.
Mataitai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Higgins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Higgins takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Higgins lands a nice hook to Mataitai's body. Mataitai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mataitai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a left to the body.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Mataitai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Higgins connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mataitai doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mataitai is just out of range.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Mataitai throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Mataitai avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai walks into a left hand.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Willy Mataitai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgins.
Higgins slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
Higgins scores with a jab. Mataitai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mataitai with a body shot.
Higgins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mataitai's head.
Nice shot by Higgins.#T3#
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins lands with a hook. Mataitai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Higgins swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
Higgins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mataitai misses with a body punch
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Mataitai misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Higgins.#T4#
Higgins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mataitai tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins lands a jab.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mataitai has time to react.
Mataitai ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mataitai defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
A very excited looking Lou Higgins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Willy Mataitai spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: HFC 84 - Leifsson vs Wanker
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Randleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mataitai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mataitai.
Randleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randleman throws a leg kick that misses.
Randleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mataitai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mataitai tries to clinch up
and Randleman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mataitai really felt that one!
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target. #CL2#
Mataitai clinches up with Randleman and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Randleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards. #BC#
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Randleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randleman lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Mataitai moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Randleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mataitai's sensitive parts.
Randleman thows a body kick. Mataitai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randleman throws a low kick but Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Mataitai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mataitai moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Randleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mataitai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mataitai misses the body punch
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mataitai moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Randleman connects with a leg kick.
Mataitai takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Mataitai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.#CL2#
Mataitai rushes Randleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman. #BC#
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Mataitai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mataitai moves away from the strike by Randleman.
Mataitai scores with a body shot.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mataitai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randleman tries to score with a low kick but Mataitai moves his leg out of the way.
Mataitai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Randleman gets tackled into the cage by Mataitai. Mataitai maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
Mataitai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mataitai.
Randleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch.
Mataitai misses with the combination.
Randleman misses with a head kick. #T4#
Randleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Mataitai checks a low kick from Randleman.
Mataitai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Randleman counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Randleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mataitai lands with a straight right. Randleman didn't see that one coming.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randleman's head backwards.
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randleman.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman throwing a counter right hand but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Randleman.
Mataitai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Randleman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mataitai moves out of range as Randleman throws a body kick.
Randleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Randleman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mataitais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mataitai. That did some damage!
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mataitai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Mataitai misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Randleman misses its target.
Randleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Mataitai has closed the distance and engaged Randleman in a clinch.
Mataitai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Randleman 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.
Randleman blocking some punches.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Randleman throws a leg kick but Mataitai moved away.
Randleman throws a front kick aimed at Mataitai's knee but Mataitai avoids it well.
A lazy body kick from Randleman
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mataitai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mataitai cracks Randleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Mataitai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman.
Mataitai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Mataitai gets through Randleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randleman.
A hook to the body from Mataitai.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Randleman controls his hands.
Randleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai working aggressively here.
Randleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mataitai clinches.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randleman lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randleman, as that shot connected.
Randleman misses with a hook
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randy Randleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Mataitai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randleman throws a sloppy head kick and Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Randleman misses with a double jab.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Randleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai doesn't manage to clinch there - Randleman circles away.
Mataitai thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randleman.
Mataitai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mataitai connects with a looping right hand.
Randleman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mataitai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#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!
Mataitai works over Randleman's head and body with a nice combination.
Mataitai lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mataitai just manages to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randleman throws a front kick aimed at Mataitai's knee but Mataitai avoids it well.
Randleman misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Mataitai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Randleman is predictable there
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mataitai checks a low kick from Randleman.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Randleman ducks down to avoid it.
Randleman tried to counter with a leg kick but Mataitai avoided it.
Randleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mataitai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mataitai blocks the leg kick.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses
and Mataitai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it. #CL2#
Mataitai darts in and clinches Randleman up against the cage.
Randleman misses with a body punch.
Mataitai misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mataitai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Randleman scores with a shot to the side of Mataitai's head.
Randleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mataitai or not.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch.
Randleman throws a front kick that sends Mataitai stumbling back into the cage.
Mataitai tries to clinch up but Randleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Randleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Randleman throws a hook but Mataitai avoids it easily.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Mataitai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randleman looks for the body kick but Mataitai saw that one coming.
Mataitai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Mataitai catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randleman's head backwards.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Randleman.
Mataitai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Randleman connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mataitai moves into the clinch.
Randleman lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Randleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Randleman throws a leg kick but Mataitai moved away.
Randleman with a nice calf kick.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai checks a low kick from Randleman.#CL2#
Mataitai darts in and clinches Randleman up against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willy Mataitai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Randleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Mataitai closes the distance and clinches.
Randleman blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Randleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Randleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards. #BC#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Randleman moves away
and Randleman counters with a good low kick that Mataitai was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Randleman throws a front kick aimed at Mataitai's knee but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Randleman.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Randleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mataitai checks the leg kick.
Mataitai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataitai was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Randleman throws a sloppy head kick and Mataitai moves out of range easily.
Mataitai moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mataitai.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Randleman swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mataitai to counter with a crisp jab.

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 Randy Randleman.
I think Mataitai 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Smash Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch.
A big left from Smash Machine misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mataitai misses its target.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
Smash Machine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Mataitai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mataitai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Smash Machine misses.
Mataitai slips a jab from Smash Machine.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine scores with a one two! Mataitai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine slips under a jab from Mataitai.#T1#
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash Machine manages to avoid it.
Mataitai connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Smash Machine moves forwards but Mataitai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mataitai takes a swing at Smash Machine's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Smash Machine tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smash Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Smash Machine coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Mataitai scores with a four punch combination!
Smash Machine takes one to the side of the head.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that Mataitai avoids nicely.
Mataitai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from Smash Machine.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Mataitai lands a stunning uppercut that sends Smash Machine to the mat! #ROC#Smash Machine is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Smash Machine wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Mataitai escapes and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Smash Machine looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai lands a glancing blow to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mataitai.
Smash Machine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smash Machine blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Mataitai.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.#T3#
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smash Machine's head backwards.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a big counter combination but Smash Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mataitai misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Smash Machine counters by clinching up.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Mataitai won't want to take too many of those.
Mataitai lands a right hand.
Smash Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mataitai prevents it.
Mataitai working hard to break the clinch.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mataitai is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine can't get the takedown. #T4#
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine jumps guard but Mataitai stands there with Smash Machine around his waist. Smash Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willy Mataitai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinch King Smash Machine.
Mataitai tries to circle away but Smash Machine has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mataitai, as that shot connected. #CUT#The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smash Machine has time to react.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smash Machine has knocked Mataitai down with a huge combo! Smash Machine steps away and waves a wobbly Mataitai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mataitai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Smash Machine misses its intended target.
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the head.
Smash Machine punishes Mataitai's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Mataitai.
Smash Machine slips under a jab.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot. #T1#
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Smash Machine's defenses.
Nice shot by Smash Machine.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Smash Machine moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Smash Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smash Machine staying out of range there.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mataitai.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Mataitai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Smash Machine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mataitai.
Smash Machine lands a right hook to the body.
Mataitai throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.#T2##CL2#
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash Machine throws out the jab.
Smash Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smash Machine moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Mataitai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Smash Machine moved out of range nicely.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab
and Mataitai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Smash Machine lunges at Mataitai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mataitai's hand.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smash Machine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smash Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataitai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Mataitai.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Randleman's head back.
Randleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai backing away here, and Randleman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mataitai thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Mataitai wants to clinch but Randleman slips to the side
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Randleman slips a straight right by Mataitai.
Mataitai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Mataitai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mataitai wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Randleman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.#T1#
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mataitai wants to clinch.#CL#
Mataitai instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Mataitai.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Randleman controls his hands.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman tries to break free but Mataitai pushes him back against the cage.
Randleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Mataitai.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Randleman misses with some punches.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mataitai.
Randleman tries a body shot but Mataitai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Randleman blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Mataitai misses with a body punch. #T3#
Randleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mataitais head.
Randleman lands a left hand.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Randleman blocks an uppercut.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
A right hand to the body from Randleman.
Randleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randleman lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Randleman. #BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mataitai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mataitai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Mataitai has closed the distance and engaged Randleman in a clinch.
Randleman throws a head punch that misses.
Randleman pushes Mataitai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman lands a shoulder strike.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Randleman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mataitai.
Randleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Randleman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Randleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
That's time! Mataitai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mataitai misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with an inside leg kick.
Randleman takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Randleman connects with a right hand. Mataitai shakes it off.
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Randleman's defenses.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randleman moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Randleman.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. #CL#
Randleman tries to keep at a distance but Mataitai has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai misses with a body punch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Mataitai.
Mataitai prevents Randleman from breaking the clinch.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai is working Randleman over against the cage.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Randleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Mataitai avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Randleman misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Randleman fails to land.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
Randleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randleman.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai pushes Randleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randleman.
Randleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randleman blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Randleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Randleman throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mataitai controls his hands.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randleman lands a right hand.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai misses with the head strike. #T4#
Randleman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mataitai closes the distance but Randleman moves to the side
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai scores with a nice strike.
Randleman connects with a jab.
Randleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Randleman misses.
Mataitai tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mataitai darts in trying to clinch
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Randleman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Mataitai misses with the combination.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai lands with a hook. Randleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mataitai swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Mataitai slips a jab from Randleman.
Mataitai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Mataitai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randleman doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
A jab from Mataitai finds it's way through Randleman's defenses. #CL#
Mataitai darts in and clinches Randleman up against the cage.
Randleman takes a shot to the head.
Randleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Randleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Randleman's ribs.
Randleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. Mataitai moves away and avoids it.
Mataitai lunges at Randleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randleman's hand.
Randy Randleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mataitai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mataitai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai moves in looking to clinch but Randleman pushes him off.#T2#
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Mataitai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Randleman's head back.
An inside leg kick from Randleman misses.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mataitai staying out of range there.
Mataitai misses with a body shot
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
Randleman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randleman unleashes a big counter combination but Mataitai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Randleman. Beautiful body shot.
Mataitai seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Mataitai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Randleman can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Randleman working hard to break the clinch.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randleman has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Randleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai digs a right hand underneath Randleman's ribcage. Randleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mataitai lands a right hand.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Randleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mataitai backwards. #T4#
Randleman tries a body shot but Mataitai blocks it.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai pushes Randleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman lands a shot to the body.
Mataitai tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mataitai.
Mataitai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mataitai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman.
Randleman is stalling here.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Randleman controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Mataitai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mataitai 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BBFC Syndicate 2
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mataitai throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mataitai.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Mataitai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Nice uppercut lands for Defoe. That snapped Mataitai's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Defoe scores with a one two! Mataitai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Defoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mataitai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mataitai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defoe misses with a hook. Mataitai ducked under it nicely.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mataitai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mataitai avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Mataitai moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Mataitai's body. Mataitai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Mataitai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mataitai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mataitai throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Mataitai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe. #CL#
Mataitai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Mataitai scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Mataitai's belly button to the back.
Defoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mataitai's head.
Defoe throws a low kick but Mataitai avoids it.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Mataitai throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mataitai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Defoe counters with a head kick. That will keep Mataitai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mataitai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Defoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe connects with a jab.#T4#
Mataitai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe lands a jab to the nose.
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Mataitai throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Mataitai takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mataitai clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mataitai moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Defoe cracks Mataitai with a good jab.
Defoe scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Mataitai is rocked!
Mataitai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mataitai throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Mataitai moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mataitai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.#T1#
Mataitai throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Mataitai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Defoe lands with a hook. Mataitai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Mataitai - just one landing.
Mataitai takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Mataitai 's knee. #KD2#
Defoe cracks Mataitai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Defoe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mataitai to stand back up!
Oh Mataitai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Willy Mataitai's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe drops Mataitai with a naaaaasty hook - Mataitai is in real trouble here! Defoe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: BFC Syndicate 7
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Mataitai connects with a body shot.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Mataitai throws a sloppy body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mataitai doesn't seem bothered though.
King takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai avoids the body shot from King.
Mataitai tries to counter by closing the distance.
King cracks Mataitai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Mataitai is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a right hand that misses
and Mataitai counters with a one-two to the body.
Mataitai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mataitai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking. #T1#
King misses with a looping right.
Mataitai throws a hook but King blocks it.
King misses with a hook.
Mataitai throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like David King has been cut.
Mataitai drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King stuns Mataitai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mataitai.#T2#
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mataitai was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Mataitai swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
King misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mataitai counters by clinching up.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King can't break the clinch. #BC#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Mataitai throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Mataitai misses with a body punch
and King counters with a left to the body.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mataitai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Mataitai is just out of range.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Mataitai moves into the clinch.
Mataitai misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a body punch
and Mataitai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King with a nice cross.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mataitai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King misses with a body shot.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Mataitai is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mataitai misses.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mataitai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mataitai throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #T4#
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Mataitai lunges in with a left hook that violently twists King head around and knocks him out cold! Mataitai hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai is the new light heavyweight champion!
Willy Mataitai gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
David King was interviewed post fight and said 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.

Event: BFC NEW YEARS BLOOD CEREMONY
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Mataitai slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Mataitai gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mataitai gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Mataitai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mataitai is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mataitai down to the mat. Mataitai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mataitai defends it nicely.
Mataitai scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries for a takedown but Mataitai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##KD2#
Mataitai lands a big right hand that sends Silva crashing to the mat! Mataitai stays standing though and waves Silva back to his feet!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Mataitai throws a pinpoint strike between Silva's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Silva crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mataitai scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Creed lands a right hook to the body.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mataitai at a distance.
Mataitai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creed at a distance.
Creed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Creed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mataitai thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed jabs Mataitai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mataitais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Creed lands a jab to Mataitai's midsection.
Mataitai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mataitai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Creed finds it's way through Mataitai's defenses.
Donk. Creed catches Mataitai right on the button with a cross.
Creed misses with a hook.
Mataitai misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Mataitai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Mataitai rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai prevents a body shot from Creed.
Mataitai's coach down at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mataitai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Mataitai throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Mataitai throws a head punch that misses.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Creed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Creed breaks the clinch.
Mataitai gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Creed looks to land a combination but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Mataitai moves away and avoids it.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Creed looks to land a combination but Mataitai avoids it well.
Mataitai takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Creed misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mataitai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Creed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mataitai on the side of the head.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creed rather than just go for the knockout.
Creed avoids the body shot from Mataitai.
Creed is looking for a counter combo.
Mataitai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Creed. That snapped Mataitai's head back.
Creed with a nice cross.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mataitai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range.
Mataitai cracks Creed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Creed has been cut.
Mataitai throws a right hand that misses
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed misses with a right hand
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Creed is rocked!
Mataitai defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Creed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed seems to have got his legs back now.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai punishes Creed's body with a nice straight punch.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed takes a swing at Mataitai's ribcage but misses.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mataitai thinking.
Creed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Mataitai is out of range.
Mataitai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Mataitai throws out a powerful jab.
Creed throws a series of strikes that have Mataitai backpedaling.
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Creed lands a jab to Mataitai's midsection.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mataitai thinking.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mataitai moves away.
It seemed like Mataitai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Creed'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#
Mataitai scores with a jab.
Creed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Creed defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Creed throws a jab when Mataitai was well out of range.
Mataitai dodges the punch combination from Creed.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mataitai can do to turn this around?
Mataitai throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Mataitai takes the fight into the clinch.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Mataitai controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mataitai. #T1#
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mataitai's elbow.
Creed blocks a body shot from Mataitai.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Mataitai lands a hook that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Mataitai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mataitai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mataitai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed taking a breather.
Mataitai gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right from Mataitai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mataitai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Mataitai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Creeds head.
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.
Mataitai lands a shot to the body.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Creed's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Creed drops to his knees and Mataitai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
Gabriel Creed was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't supposed to fight untill i Turned 18, My manager Forced me to take this fight on a 1 day notice. I want a rematch setup the day i Turn 18!!! '.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Mataitai off the cage and back into range.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva throws a leg kick but Mataitai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva staying out of range there.
Mataitai misses with a looping left.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Mataitai throws a big shot that misses.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mataitai lands a head shot.#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Mataitai knocks out Silva with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mataitai before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mataitai picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka wants to clinch up but Mataitai keeps it at a distance.
Mataitai defending well as Rajantaka loads up on a big left hand.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
We've been told by Mataitai's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rajantaka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Mataitai manages to break the clinch.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away. #CL2#
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rajantaka keeps control of Mataitai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajantaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai blocks an elbow strike from Rajantaka. #T1#
Rajantaka prevents Mataitai from breaking the clinch.
Mataitai can't break the clinch.
Rajantaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai tries to break free but Rajantaka pushes him back against the cage.
Rajantaka just leaning against Mataitai, taking a breather.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Mataitai is trying to break the clinch but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rajantaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Rajantaka is just out of range.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Rajantaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka tries to land a knee to the head but Mataitai blocks with his arms. #BC#
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Mataitai misses the target.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it. #T2#
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai sets himself, and Rajantaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Mataitai avoids it this time.
Mataitai misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Rajantaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mataitai dodges an elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rajantaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mataitai tries to circle away but Rajantaka has him pinned against the cage.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mataitai's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Rajantaka defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Mataitai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rajantaka tries to clinch there but Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mataitai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Rajantaka is rocked!
Rajantaka moves out of range as Mataitai strikes.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Mataitai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rajantaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Rajantaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Mataitai jabs Rajantaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rajantaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rajantaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rajantaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mataitai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Rajantaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Mataitai throws an overhand right that lands on Rajantaka's shoulder, as Rajantaka tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rajantaka. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rajantaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
Rajantaka blocks a jab.
Rajantaka throws a front kick that sends Mataitai stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rajantaka rushes Mataitai and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mataitai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mataitai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mataitai throwing a counter right hand but Rajantaka manages to avoid it.
Rajantaka wants to clinch.
Rajantaka misses with a wild body shot.
Mataitai misses with a straight right.
Rajantaka slips under a jab from Mataitai.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Mataitai scores with a shot to the body.
Rajantaka throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Rajantaka drives through and clinches with Mataitai against the cage.
Mataitai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Mataitai throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Rajantaka wants to clinch but Mataitai slips to the side
and Mataitai counters with a nice body shot.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rajantaka.
Mataitai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rajantaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai cracks Rajantaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Mataitai loads up on a big right hand but Rajantaka slips the punch.
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Rajantaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rajantaka slips a jab from Mataitai.
Rajantaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rajantaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mataitai rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Mataitai connects with a body shot that sends Rajantaka's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajantaka moves in looking to clinch but Mataitai pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rajantaka tries to clinch up but Mataitai circles away and keeps his distance.
Rajantaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai scores with a sloppy right hand. Rajantaka should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Mataitai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajantaka.
Mataitai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rajantaka can do to turn this around?
Rajantaka ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.#CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and pushes Mataitai back into the cage.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mataitai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mataitai is trying to push Rajantaka away but Rajantaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rajantaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rajantaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Rajantaka slips under a jab.
Rajantaka seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Mataitai's corner calls for a 1-2. Mataitai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rajantaka tries to clinch but Mataitai is having none of it.
Mataitai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rajantaka lands with a kick to the temple. Mataitai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rajantaka is looking to clinch but Mataitai is avoiding it.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Rajantaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rajantaka keeps control of Mataitai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajantaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajantaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Rajantaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rajantaka fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rajantaka has managed to clinch.
Mataitai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rajantaka.
Rajantaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mataitai blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajantaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajantaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rajantaka.
Mataitai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Rajantaka moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Rajantaka moved out of range nicely.
Rajantaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Mataitai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mataitai swats away the attempt to clinch by Rajantaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Mataitai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Mataitai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Rajantaka ducks down to avoid it.
Rajantaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Mataitai circles away. #KD#
Mataitai sends Rajantaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mataitai is motioning to the referee to let Rajantaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mataitai and Rajantaka goes tumbling to the canvas! Mataitai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Mataitai stands up out of the half guard.
Mataitai throws a hook but Rajantaka avoids it easily.
Rajantaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Mataitai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mataitai pounces like a tiger and cracks Rajantaka with a vicious hook! Rajantaka is down but not out! Mataitai follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mataitai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wieczorek staying out of range there.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mataitai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wieczorek under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Mataitai ducks under a wild hook from Wieczorek.#CL2#
Mataitai has Wieczorek up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wieczorek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mataitai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wieczorek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mataitai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mataitai lands with a right to the head.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wieczorek lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wieczorek misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Wieczorek blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wieczorek. #T1#
Mataitai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Mataitai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Wieczorek prevents a body shot from Mataitai.
Wieczorek misses with a punch to the body.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
Wieczorek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mataitai has a couple of punches blocked by Wieczorek.
Mataitai working hard to break the clinch.
Wieczorek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Wieczorek lands a nice shot to the body.
Mataitai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wieczorek has a couple of punches blocked by Mataitai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.
Mataitai swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Wieczorek lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mataitai breaks from the clinch.
Wieczorek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Mataitai misses.
It looked like Wieczorek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wieczorek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mataitai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mataitai misses with a hook.
Wieczorek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mataitai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Wieczorek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Mataitai closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mataitai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek throws the left hand but Mataitai avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
A quick step to the side and Wieczorek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mataitai checks it well.
Wieczorek misses with a straight left.
Mataitai is looking to clinch.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mataitai throws the left hand but Wieczorek avoids the punch easily.
Mataitai throws a hook but Wieczorek blocks it.
It looked like Wieczorek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mataitai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieczorek moves away.
Mataitai misses with a hook
enabling Wieczorek to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieczorek throws out the jab.
Mataitai swings widly with a right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mataitai has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lukasz Wieczorek waved his t-shirt featuring © Trap House's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Baldwin moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mataitai stuns Baldwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mataitai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baldwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mataitai jabs at Baldwin's body.
Mataitai lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Animal Baldwin's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Mataitai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baldwin sprawling to the canvas! Baldwin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mataitai finish him?! #ROC2#Baldwin is rocked!
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mataitai throws a monster overhand right that drops Baldwin! Mataitai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Willy Mataitai waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BFC 9: Gracie Vs. The Blade 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Mataitai.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mataitai.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mataitai circles away quickly and effectively.
Mataitai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the head.
Jenkins leaves his chin hanging out and Mataitai seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jenkins crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020

#R1#
Jensen misses with a shot to the body
and Mataitai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mataitai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses
and Mataitai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jensen throws an overhand right that lands on Mataitai's shoulder, as Mataitai tries to avoid the shot.
Mataitai lands a head shot.
Jensen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai moves out of range of the body kick.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.
Jensen motions for Mataitai to come forward. Jensen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mataitai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mataitai drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jensen's head, knocking him out cold! Mataitai is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Mataitai!
A very excited looking Willy Mataitai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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