Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Jiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range. #CL#
Jiang instigates a clinch.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang. #T1#
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jiang's head.
Jiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Matikainen 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.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jiang doesn't seem phased though.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiang counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Jiang clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Jiang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Jiang throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Jiang forces Matikainen back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Matikainen is trying to break free.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
As Matikainen backs away, Jiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jiang is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Jiang moves out of range easily.
It looked like Jiang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Jiang moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen throws a counter combo.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jiang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jiang.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Jiang had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Jiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Jiang avoids it.#T2#
Jiang wants to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a head kick that Jiang semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang connects with the punch.#CL#
Jiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
A short left from Matikainen. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiang.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jiang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiang.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A left lands for Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a counter combo.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Jiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL#
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Jiang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matikainen! Jiang lets Matikainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!
Jiang moves in close and cracks Matikainen with a massive right hand! Matikainen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jiang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Jiang!
Da Jiang retains his lightweight title!

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Jiang's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Jiang lands a head shot.
Matikainen takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen slips under a jab.#T1#
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Matikainen's head.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Matikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matikainen wants to stand and escape but Jiang is having none of it. #SU#
Jiang gets to his feet - Matikainen follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Jiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Jiang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jiang.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen scores with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jiang's head.
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!
Matikainen dips to his left and cracks Jiang with an uppercut!
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jiang throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Jiang only half commits.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Matikainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiang scores with a nice strike.
Jiang checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Jiang has managed to clinch.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage.
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang digs a good body shot into Matikainen's ribs.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and presses him up against the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen jumps guard but Jiang stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
A short right from Matikainen.
Matikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Jiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang is controlling him.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen lands a body punch.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Jiang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen pushes Jiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiang.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Jiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Jiang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matikainen. Jiang shrugs it off though.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Jiang's belly button to the back.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiang walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jiang blocks the leg kick.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Jiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a counter high kick but Matikainen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Jiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Jiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jiang is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiang's head.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Jiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Matikainen.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Jiang as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen slips a jab from Jiang.#CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard.
Jiang won't allow Matikainen to get back to his feet.
Jiang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Jiang stands up from Matikainen's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiang connects with a leg kick.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Matikainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matikainen is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Jiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jiang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matikainen. That's going to slow Jiang down.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Jiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang darts in trying to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang jabs at Matikainen's body.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Da Jiang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiang checks it well.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang is looking to counter punch.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jiang clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Jiang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Jiang throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jiang.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Jiang has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Jiang stands up from Matikainen's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Jiang's head back.
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang walks into a jab.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.#T3#
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Jiang.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jiang.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Jiang.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Jiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jiang.
Jiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matikainen checks it well. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen. #T4#
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Matikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiang won't allow it.
Jiang lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Matikainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jiang is out of range.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Jiang moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Jiang misses.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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!#R5#
Matikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiang.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jiang lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Jiang off balance momentarily.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Jiang's legs.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Jiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Jiang blocks the low kick.
Jiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Jiang.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matikainen works over Jiang's head and body with a nice combination.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen jabs Jiang right on the nose. Jiang blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiang!
A jab from Jiang misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Matikainen defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range. #T3#
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Jiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Jiang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Matikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Jiang.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Jiang scores a nice knee to the body.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jiang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Jiang has the dominant position.
Jiang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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 Da Jiang.
I think Jiang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Jiang misses the jab.
Jiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Jiang. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jiang lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen sizes up Jiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiang connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Jiang checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Jiang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Jiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Jiang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang lands an overhand right.
Jiang wants to clinch.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen. #T3#
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Jiang tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Matikainen catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Jiang lands a nice shot that snaps Matikainen's head back.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen takes a kick 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!
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage. #T4#
Jiang lands a right hand.
Jiang is stalling here.
Jiang presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiang is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Jiang into the cage.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen can't break the clinch.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
A short right from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Jiang is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiang backwards. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jiang moves into the clinch.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen. #T1#
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen works Jiang's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Jiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Jiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jiang tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Jiang clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch but Jiang keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Jiang scores with a knee to the head.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Jiang tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Jiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
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!
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jiang counters with a low kick, right behind Matikainen 's knee.
Matikainen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Jiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Jiang.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the body kick
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
Jiang misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen scores with a head kick.
Jiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiang's sensitive parts.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3##CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jiang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Matikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jiang moves out of range easily.
Jiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Jiang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but DaMatti Matikainen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Jiang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Jiang checks it
and Jiang counters with a series of strikes. Matikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Jiang's head back.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#CL#
Jiang pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Jiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matikainen's efforts to push away.
Jiang looking to stall.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Jiang.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jiang wants to clinch.#T3#
Jiang throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jiang. Jiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiang lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang feints a jab promting Matikainen to slip. Jiang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiang.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matikainen takes a step back to recover.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good jab.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Jiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Jiang wants to land a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Jiang scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen motions for Jiang to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Jiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
A jab from Jiang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Jiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiang.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matikainen.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Come on Jiang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

The fight is ruled a draw!
Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Perkele.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkele.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perkele is able to avoid easily.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Matikainen misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Perkele swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matikainen looks to land a combination but Perkele avoids it well.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perkele.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Perkele takes one to the side of the head.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matikainen.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele connects with the punch.
Matikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Perkele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Matikainen digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkele.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Perkele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen cracks Perkele with an open hand slap.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
A countering left hand to the body from Perkele misses.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Perkele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Perkele moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matikainen!
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Perkele defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Perkele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkele throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Perkele cracks Matikainen with a good jab.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
Perkele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perkele scrambles back to his feet.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a leg kick.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele 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.#T1#
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkele will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkele lands a lovely overhand right.
Perkele punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkele stuns Matikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matikainen.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Matikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Matikainen misses with a looping left.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perkeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Perkele misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Perkele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perkele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen backing away here, and Perkele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perkele at a distance.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkele slips a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen pushes Perkele away with a front kick.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.#T4#
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Matikainen.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Perkele.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matikainen under the eye.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perkele throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Perkele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkele down.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Perkele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Perkele tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Perkele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkele down.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Matikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matikainen moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele slips a jab from Matikainen.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Perkele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matikainen defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Perkele.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Perkele blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele scores with a head kick. Matikainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab. #T3#
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Perkele checks it.
Perkele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matikainen.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Perkele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Perkele should have avoided that one.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Matikainen.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Perkele takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Matikainen stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen slips a jab from Perkele.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Matikainen settles back down.
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkele's hands.
Matikainen swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Perkele with a hook.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Perkele misses the jab.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matikainen 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Matikainen lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matikainen 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.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Matikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.#T1#
Williams connects with a right hand. Matikainen shakes it off.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams staying out of range there.
Matikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams 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.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Matikainen lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Williams throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Matikainen moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Williams.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Williams pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Matikainen.
Williams misses with some punches.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams 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.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Matikainen throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen misses. #T2#
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Matikainen lands the left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams stuns Matikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Williams misses.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Matikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Matikainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matikainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike.
Matikainen is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a sloppy body shot
letting Williams counter with a right hand. #T4#
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams slips under a jab.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen scores with a body shot.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Matikainen.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matikainen tries to clinch up.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matikainen on the side of the head. #T1#
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Williams lands a body shot.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.#T2#
Matikainen checks the leg kick.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams catches Matikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Matikainen. #T3#
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Matikainen's belly button to the back.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Williams.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Matikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Williams's head back.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Spencer Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
Well Matikainen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
Our winner, DaMatti Matikainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Matikainen slips a straight right by Cheese.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Cheese tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A combination from Cheese does no damage.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Matikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheese at a distance.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a combination that misses
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Good leg kick by Cheese.
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cheese.
No joy there for Cheese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Cheese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cheese down.
Cheese takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese cracks a nice hook into Matikainen's ribs.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheese.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matikainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Cheese in the body.
Cheese takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cheese throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese wants to clinch
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Matikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Cheese's head.
Cheese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws a big counter combination but Cheese scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Cheese throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matikainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Cheese moved away.#T4#
Cheese is looking to clinch.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Cheese misses with a body shot
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Cheese.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Matikainen scores with the left hand. Cheese knows he should have avoided that one.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
Cheese keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cheese fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cheese's head.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matikainen!
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matikainen.
Cheese connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheese can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Cheese takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Matikainen moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Cheese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cheese 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.
Matikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cheese.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Matikainen's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Matikainen is rocked!#CUT2#DaMatti Matikainen's cut is getting worse.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Cheese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a left hand
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cheese swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Cheese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cheese down.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cheese walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matikainen.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#DaMatti Matikainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cheese attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheese in his tracks.
Cheese walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.#T4#
Cheese misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Cheese.
Matikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cheese momentarily.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Cheese swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Cheese's ribs.
Matikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheese. #CL2#
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cheese takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheese just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
Matikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cheese walks into a jab.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cheese checks it well.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Donk. Matikainen catches Cheese right on the button with a cross.
Cheese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cheese avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid body kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matikainen.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Charles Eric Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cheese walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matikainen.
Cheese lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matikainen takes a step back to recover.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Cheese pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Cheese settles back down.
Cheese lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Cheese darts in and clinches Matikainen up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Matikainen tries to break the clinch but Cheese is controlling the position.
Cheese is looking to control Matikainen's arms but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cheese has his back to the cage.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
Cheese is working Matikainen over against the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands. #T3#
Cheese blocking some punches. #BC#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cheese tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cheese will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen throws a big counter combination but Cheese scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cheese tries to clinch up
and Matikainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cheese's knee momentarily.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Nice jab there from Matikainen.
Cheese tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese throws a right and a left that Matikainen avoids nicely.
Matikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Cheese's leg. Cheese is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Cheese counters with a good, hard body kick but Matikainen shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cheese.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese tests Matikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen is looking to slow Cheese down with leg kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jiang misses the body punch
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiang.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Jiang looks to land a body kick but Matikainen moved away.
Jiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Jiang throws a combination that misses
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang. #T1#
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang thumps Matikainen with a low kick.#CL2#
Jiang clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
Matikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen moved away.
Jiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Matikainen.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Jiang misses
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jiang misses with a head kick.
Jiang misses with a shot to the body
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Matikainen does no damage.
Jiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.#T3#
Jiang misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang blocks a jab.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Matikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matikainen scrambles back to his feet.
Jiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Jiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jiang just manages to avoid it.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jiang checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Jiang lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang throws a lazy head kick
and Matikainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Jiang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jiang closes the distance but Matikainen moves to the side
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Jiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jiang misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Jiang with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.#T1#
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
As Jiang looks to move away, Matikainen throws a big counter combo but Jiang just gets out of the way.
Jiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Jiang.
Matikainen moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Jiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Da Jiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen lands a two punch combo.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Jiang's knee but Jiang avoids it well.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Jiang's ribs.
Jiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Jiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jiang scores with a spinning back kick!
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jiang.
Matikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Jiang misses
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Donk. Jiang catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Jiang cracks Matikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jiang blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jiang, as that shot connected.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jiang.
Jab by Matikainen.
Jiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jiang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Jiang.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Jiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body. Matikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Matikainen. #CL2#
Jiang moves into the clinch.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiang wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Matikainen working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Da Jiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Jiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Jiang.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Jiang avoided it.
Jiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Jiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matikainen wants to stand and escape but Jiang is having none of it.
Jiang tries to stand but Matikainen is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Matikainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Matikainen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Jiang avoided it.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Jiang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jiang defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Jiang misses
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matikainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jiang - the referee stops the clock and Matikainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jiang. Matikainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matikainen walks into a jab.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Jiang.
Jiang misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Jiang's head back. #T3#
Matikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiang jabs at Matikainen's body.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Jiang.
Jiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen pushes Jiang away with a front kick.
Jiang scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jiang's knee momentarily.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a big counter combination but Jiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jiang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Jiang misses with a straight right.
Jiang digs a good hook to Matikainen's body.
Matikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Jiang pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Jiang's head.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Da Jiang just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A low kick from Jiang misses
and Matikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Jiang.
Jiang misses with a head kick.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Jiang.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jiang thinking.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jiang tries to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiang is looking to land body kicks.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Jiang there.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiang thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Jiang with a nice cross.#T2#
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jiangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jiang avoids it.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen moved away.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him. #T3#
Jiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Jiang counters with a straight right hand.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiang.
Matikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.#T4#
Jiang throws a head kick that misses.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Jiang misses
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Jiang was just out of range.
Jiang throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiang.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Jiang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Jiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Jiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Jiang has the dominant position.
Jiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matikainen as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Jiang misses
and Jiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jiang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jiang.
Crunch! Jiang slams his shin into Matikainen's torso.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen moves away
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jiang clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Jiang on the inside.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Da Jiang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Matikainen lands a shot to the body.
Matikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Matikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jiang lands a knee to the body.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Jiang blocks it. #T3#
Jiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jiang smiles and moves away.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jiang connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jiang.
Jiang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jiang duly obliges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jiang.
Jiang punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Jiang tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiang.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Jiang throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Jiang moves into the clinch.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jiang tries a knee to the head but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Jiang blocks it. #TD#
Matikainen drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Matikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiang defends well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Da Jiang!
Da Jiang is the new lightweight champion!

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Assndrop.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Assndrop is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Matikainen.#CUT2#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Matikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a hook
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Assndrop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Assndrop's head but Assndrop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assndrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Matikainen throws a head kick that Assndrop semi-blocks.
Assndrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Assndrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Matikainen tries to work over Assndrop's front leg with a kick but Assndrop checks it. #T2#
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Assndrop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Assndrop.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Assndrop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Assndrop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen counters with a body kick.
Assndrop throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
Assndrop avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assndrop's hands.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assndrop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assndrop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Assndrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Assndrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Assndrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Assndrop.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Assndrop misses. #CL#
Assndrop pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Matikainen as the two fighters clinch.
Assndrop throws a head punch that misses.
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 Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assndrop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assndrop throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Assndrop there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Assndrop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matikainen takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Assndrop with a hook.
Matikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Assndrop misses the target.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Matikainen throws a head kick that half lands.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Assndrop is rocked!
Assndrop misses with a straight left.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Oh Assndrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Assndrop walks straight into a right hand from Matikainen - that's dropped him! Matikainen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Assndrop from any more punishment! Assndrop complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious DaMatti Matikainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kersikov catches Matikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen motions for Kersikov to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Matikainen punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Matikainen lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Matikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Matikainen with a jab.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Kersikov.
Matikainen walks into a jab.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands the left hand.#T1#
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.#T2#
Kersikov with a nice cross.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Matikainen shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov walks straight into a right hand from Matikainen - that's dropped him! Matikainen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kersikov from any more punishment! Kersikov 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 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DaMatti Matikainen!
An out of breath DaMatti Matikainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Jimenez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jimenez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matikainen is pushing Jimenez's head away, looking to escape. Jimenez manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Matikainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target. #T1#
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily. #T2#
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Jimenez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jimenez tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jimenez throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jimenez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Matikainen takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimenez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jimenez's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jimenez throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a head kick. Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimenez lands a jab.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Matikainen didn't see that one coming.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Jimenez's leg. Jimenez is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen 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.
Jimenez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Matikainen avoids nicely.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Matikainen.
Jimenez jabs at Matikainen's body.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jimenez moved away.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jimenez.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Jimenez lands the left hand.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
A nice side step and Jimenez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#T2#
Matikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez walks into a jab.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Matikainen's head.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez scores with a jab. Matikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Matikainen sets himself, and Jimenez steps forward looking for the clinch! Matikainen avoids it this time.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jimenez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimenez throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.#T4#
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimenez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jimenez's head.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws a one two combo.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Matikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Jimenez's leg but Jimenez calmly moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Matikainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jimenez checks the leg kick.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Matikainen works Jimenez's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a takedown but Matikainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimenez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Jimenez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Matikainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matikainen wants it to stay on the feet.
DaMatti Matikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jimenez. #T3#
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Matikainen 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.
Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Jimenez off balance momentarily.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen lands a high kick!
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matikainen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Hussein is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Matikainen.
Hussein throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussein.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussein, as that shot connected.
Hussein swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein flicks out a counter leg kick but Matikainen steps away.
Matikainen is looking to clinch but Hussein is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Hussein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Matikainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Hussein.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Hussein seems unphased.
Hussein 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!
Hussein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hussein throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Hussein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Hussein scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussein lands with a nice body kick.
Hussein misses with a kick to the body
and Matikainen counters with a two punch combo.
Hussein misses with a hook to the body
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hussein is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Hussein.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussein lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
Hussein tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Hussein was just out of range.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Hussein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hussein motions for Matikainen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Hussein misses
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matikainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a big counter combination but Hussein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Hussein does it's job there.
Hussein throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Hussein tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it. #CL2#
Hussein clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hussein.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Hussein misses with a double jab
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussein, as that shot connected.
Hussein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hussein connects with a body shot that sends Matikainen's belly button to the back.
Matikainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Matikainen's head.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zabit Hussein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussein tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Hussein manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hussein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein motions for Matikainen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
It appears Matikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Hussein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matikainen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hussein takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Hussein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matikainen walks away with a smile on his face. Hussein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hussein punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body. Matikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.#T4#
Hussein cracks Matikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
Hussein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hussein tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Hussein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Matikainen gets a clinch.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Matikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hussein cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Hussein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Hussein clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matikainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Hussein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Hussein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Matikainen has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Matikainen on the inside.
Matikainen tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Hussein blocking some punches.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
Matikainen misses with a hook 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!
Hussein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaMatti Matikainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Hussein blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Hussein with a nice body shot.#T3#
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Hussein takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hussein just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Hussein coming out on top.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Hussein connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Hussein tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hussein throws a leg kick that misses.
Hussein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein cracks Matikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Matikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zabit Hussein just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein'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.#R4#
Hussein lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Hussein throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein's corner calls for a 1-2. Hussein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hussein fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hussein closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Matikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Matikainen tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#T2#
Donk. Hussein catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein cracks Matikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hussein works Matikainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hussein tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
Hussein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussein.
A jab from Hussein misses.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Hussein lands a jab to the head.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hussein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Hussein coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Matikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Hussein lands.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Hussein lands with a good body shot.
Matikainen drops his hands momentarily and Hussein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Hussein tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Hussein back against the cage. #T1#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Hussein tries to pull guard but Matikainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hussein drops back down to his feet.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Hussein controls the action.
Matikainen lands a shot to the body.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Hussein avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #T2#
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Hussein working aggressively here. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Hussein feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Hussein with the inside leg kick.
Hussein thuds a left hand into Matikainen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Matikainen tries to move into range but Hussein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hussein there.
Hussein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hussein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Hussein throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hussein misses with a body punch
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussein.
An inside leg kick lands from Hussein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein is the new lightweight champion!
Zabit Hussein bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logan checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Logan wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
Logan clobbers Matikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Matikainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan pushes down on Matikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Logan throwing shots but Matikainen is blocking nicely.
Matikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Logan sits in half guard.
Logan prevents Matikainen from standing back up. #T1#
Logan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matikainen controls his leg.
Logan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Logan prevents Matikainen from standing back up.
Matikainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Matikainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Logan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matikainen is able to avoid easily.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Logan slips a jab from Matikainen.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Logan is able to avoid easily.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matikainen!
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan flicks out a counter leg kick but Matikainen steps away.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Logan avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
A low kick lands for Matikainen. #T3#
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Logan moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan takes one on the button.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
Logan fails with the takedown.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Logan misses with a hook.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Logan misses the jab.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Matikainen throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Logan in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Logan misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Matikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen slips a jab from Logan.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen scores with a head kick.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Logan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen backing away here, and Logan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Logan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Logan sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Logan is out of range and Matikainen settles back down.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves 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!
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen thows a body kick. Logan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan with a jab.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen clobbers Logan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matikainen moves out of range as Logan strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
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!
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan checks a low kick from Matikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Logan throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Logan misses.
Matikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Matikainen.
Logan moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logan tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan. #T3#
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Logan backs away, Matikainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Logan digs a good body shot into Matikainen's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen works the jab nicely.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Logan.#T4#
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Logan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen connects with the punch.
Logan avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Logan slips under a jab.
Matikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Logan cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Logan jabs at Matikainen's body.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Logan feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Logan tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Matikainen cracks Logan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen backing away here, and Logan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Logan tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #T3#
Logan misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Logan with a nice calf kick.
Logan blocks a jab.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Matikainen
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Logan throws a right and a left that Matikainen avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Logan misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Logan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matikainen - the referee stops the clock and Logan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matikainen. Logan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Matikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Matikainen throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.
Logan shoots in but no luck this time.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but DaMatti Matikainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Matikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Logan slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks. #T1#
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Logan.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.#T2#
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matikainen checks it well.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Logan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Logan.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.#T3#
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.#TD2#
Logan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Matikainen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Logan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Logan misses with some punches. #TD#
Matikainen drags the fight down to the ground.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Matikainen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan trying to control but Matikainen is working from the bottom.
Matikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Logan is controlling him. #SU2#
Logan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matikainen, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.#T4#
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan misses the jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Logan takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Logan throws out a counter right but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
Logan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matikainen.
Matikainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Logan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Logan connects with a body shot.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matikainen pushes Logan away with a front kick.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matikainen lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matikainen.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen pushes Logan away with a front kick.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan checks a low kick from Matikainen.#TD2#
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
Matikainen tries to kick Logan off in order to stand up. Logan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matikainen is trying to buck Logan off.#T3#
Logan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matikainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Logan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matikainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matikainen defending against the ground and pound.
Matikainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Logan tries for a kimura but Matikainen is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Logan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Matikainen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Logan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matikainen's waist but Matikainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logan off to one side.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Logan's knee but Logan avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.

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 DaMatti Matikainen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matikainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 167: Fedetenko v Thompson
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Matikainen is looking for a counter combo.
Assndrop throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Assndrop.
Assndrop lands with a shot to the body.
Assndrop thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Assndrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Assndrop throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Assndrop only half commits.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Assndrop connects with a crisp jab.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
An inside leg kick from Matikainen misses.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Assndrop coming out on top.#T1#
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Assndrop catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a two punch combo.
Assndrop thuds a left hand into Matikainen's body.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop throws a lazy uppercut
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Assndrop scores with a nice head shot.
Assndrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Assndrop works over Matikainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assndrop lands a right hook to the body.
Assndrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assndrop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assndrop throws out a counter right but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
Assndrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assndrop scores with a jab.
Assndrop misses with a hook.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Assndrop scores with a hook to the body. Matikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Assndrop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matikainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assndrop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assndrop lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Assndrop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Assndrop as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Assndrop is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Assndrop misses. #T4#
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Assndrop moved away.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matikainen counters with a big right hand! Oh Assndrop is in trouble here! Matikainen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen lands a front kick.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Veainu throws a right hand that Matikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Matikainen also avoids with ease.
Matikainen cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a push kick.
Matikainen thows a body kick. Veainu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
Veainu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into Matikainen's ribs.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu throws a right hand that Matikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Matikainen also avoids with ease.
A big left from Veainu misses. #T2#
Matikainen slips a straight right by Veainu.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen keeps Veainu at a distance using the push kick.
Veainu is looking to wear down Matikainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Veainu slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Veainu's leg. Veainu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Jab from Matikainen.
Veainu throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Veainu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Matikainen is looking to slow Veainu down with leg kicks.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veainu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matikainen - the referee stops the clock and Veainu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matikainen. Veainu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Veainu connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen lands an overhand right.
Matikainen slips a jab from Veainu.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matikainen jabs at Veainu's body.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Veainu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Veainu avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu catches Matikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
A clash of legs there as Veainu blocks the low kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Veainu in the body. #T1#
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Veainu slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Veainu checks it.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
Veainu avoids a kick to the body.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Matikainen clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veainu's sensitive parts.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target. #T2#
Veainu slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Veainu avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Veainu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu blocks the body kick.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veainu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Veainu throws a one two combo.
Matikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Veainu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veainu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu lands the left hand.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Matikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Veainu misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Veainu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matikainen thumps Veainu with a low kick.
A head kick from Matikainen lands but Veainu takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veainu checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Veainu's legs.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Veainu takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matikainen's hands.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Matikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.#T3#
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Veainu off balance momentarily.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu lands the left hand.#T4#
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veainu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matikainen 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
After winning the bout, DaMatti Matikainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corassa slips a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matikainen looks to throw a body kick
and Corassa counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Corassa avoided it.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Corassa throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a right hand that Corassa ducks under and follows up with a left that Corassa also avoids with ease.
Corassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Corassa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matikainen throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Corassa moved away.#T3#
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Corassa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Corassa walks into a left hand.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Corassa moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.#T4#
A low kick from Matikainen misses
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Corassa feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Corassa lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Corassa takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Corassa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Jab by Matikainen.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Corassa responds with a good body kick, but Matikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Corassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corassa sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen misses with a combination
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab lands there for Matikainen.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Corassa's leg but Corassa calmly moves out of range.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matikainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matikainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.#T4#
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Corassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Corassa throws a counter combo.
Matikainen throws a combination that misses
and Corassa counters with a body kick that stops Matikainen in his tracks momentarily.
Matikainen throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Corassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick from Matikainen lands but Corassa takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corassa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Corassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corassa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corassa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matikainen thinking.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Corassa counter with a right hand. #T1#
Matikainen misses with a leg kick
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Matikainen throws a lazy body kick
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Corassa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa thinks about the counter body kick.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa blocks a jab.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matikainen. That's going to slow Corassa down.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Corassa lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Corassa.
Matikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corassa scores with a punch to the head.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.#T4#
Corassa defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corassa flicks out a counter leg kick but Matikainen steps away.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Corassa responds with a good body kick, but Matikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corassa 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
An intense looking Eduardo Corassa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Actually prepared for this guy.'.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen throws a hook but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Matikainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Assndrop eats them both and turns towards Matikainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
A nice leg kick from Assndrop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assndrop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Assndrop throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Assndrop.
Assndrop throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Assndrop. That snapped Matikainen's head back.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Assndrop takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Assndrop checks it well.
Assndrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen lunges at Assndrop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assndrop's hand. #T1#
Assndrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Nice jab there from Assndrop.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Assndrop is out of range.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a looping left.
Assndrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop misses with a straight left.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Assndrop scores with a hook.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Assndrop misses with a straight right.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assndrop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen cracks Assndrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Assndrop had a free shot at his head there.
Assndrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Assndrop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matikainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Assndrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assndrop. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Matikainen throws a shot to the body.
Assndrop scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assndrop throws a lazy uppercut
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Assndrop has Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Assndrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assndrop takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Assndrop scores with a shoulder strike.
Assndrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assndrop is trying to pull guard but Matikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Assndrop controls the action.
Assndrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Assndrop fails to land.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Assndrop misses with the head strike.
Assndrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Assndrop.
Assndrop jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matikainen walks away with a smile on his face. Assndrop gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assndrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Assndrop moved away.
Assndrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Assndrop just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Matikainen thuds a left hand into Assndrop's body.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assndrop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Assndrop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assndrop swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Assndrop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matikainen throws a hook but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Assndrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Assndrop takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen cracks Assndrop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Assndrop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Assndrop tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Assndrop tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Assndrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop cracks Matikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assndrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Assndrop misses with a body shot.
Assndrop throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen misses with a straight right. #T1#
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Matikainen misses
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Assndrop checks it
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Matikainen catches Assndrop right on the button with a cross.
Assndrop digs a good hook to Matikainen's body.
Matikainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
enabling Assndrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Assndrop wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Matikainen misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Assndrop gets a clinch.
Assndrop misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Assndrop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assndrop misses with a straight right.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Assndrop lands a right hook to the body.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
Assndrop moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Assndrop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Assndrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assndrop blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target. #T3#
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Assndrop tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Assndrop checks it well.
Assndrop misses with a straight left.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Assndrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#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!
Assndrop lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Assndrop counters with a nice leg kick.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assndrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen punishes Assndrop's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Assndrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Assndrop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matikainen - the referee stops the clock and Assndrop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matikainen. Assndrop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Assndrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Assndrop throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Assndrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maurits Assndrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Assndrop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a straight right.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop slips under a jab.
Assndrop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Assndrop avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assndrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Assndrop avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matikainen tests Assndrop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Matikainen defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assndrop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Assndrop off the cage and back into range.
Assndrop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen slips under a jab from Assndrop.
Jab by Assndrop.
Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Assndrop throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Assndrop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assndrop. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a double jab.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Matikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Assndrop avoided it.
Assndrop dodges the punch combination from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assndrop stuns Matikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Matikainen swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assndrop circles away quickly and effectively.
Assndrop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Assndrop doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen cracks Assndrop with an open hand slap.
Matikainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assndrop.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assndrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Assndrop.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Assndrop shakes it off.
Matikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matikainen thuds a left hand into Assndrop's body.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Matikainen didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Assndrop misses
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
Assndrop wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Assndrop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Matikainen gets tackled into the cage by Assndrop. Assndrop maintains the clinch.
Assndrop lands a shot to the body.
Assndrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Assndrop moves out of range of the strikes.

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 DaMatti Matikainen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matikainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Matikainen sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Matikainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Takahashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Matikainen tries to break free but Takahashi pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Matikainen is trying to push Takahashi away but Takahashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Takahashi. #T1#
Matikainen tries to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling the position.
Takahashi presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Takahashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combo that has Takahashi backing up. Takahashi nods at Matikainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Takahashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen is trying to break free.
A short right from Matikainen.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matikainen's efforts to push away.
Takahashi keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matikainen smiles and moves away.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Takahashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen. #T4#
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Matikainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Takahashi steps away.#CL#
Takahashi darts in and clinches Matikainen up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Takahashi tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Takahashi misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takahashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi lands a left hand.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Ryoto Takahashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Takahashi is controlling him.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land. #BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Takahashi lands a body shot.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Matikainen down.
Takahashi digs a good hook to Matikainen's body.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Takahashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi'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.#R3#
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Takahashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Takahashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A big right from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Matikainen takes one on the button.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Takahashi jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Matikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Takahashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takahashi tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Takahashi defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ryoto Takahashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Takahashi with a body shot.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Matikainen saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takahashi connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Matikainen throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Takahashi tries to pull guard but Matikainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Takahashi tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Takahashi counters by clinching up.
Takahashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Takahashi misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takahashi.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Takahashi shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Matikainen swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Takahashi.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Takahashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takahashi's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi had his way with DaMatti Matikainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Takahashi is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi thuds his right hand into Matikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Matikainen misses with a double jab. #T1#
Takahashi throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Matikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Takahashi.
Matikainen misses with a hook #CL#
and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Takahashi. #T2#
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takahashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Takahashi as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahashi is working Matikainen over against the cage.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Takahashi sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.#T4#
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Takahashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takahashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Sitsongrit tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matikainen thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen 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.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matikainen is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Matikainen throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Matikainen dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a lazy body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.#T3#
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit motions for Matikainen to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Matikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen. #BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Matikainen punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Matikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Matikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Matikainen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.#T1#
Matikainen misses with a right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matikainen misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3##CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Matikainen saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Matikainen swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Matikainen throws a body kick.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matikainen connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
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!
Matikainen scores with a body shot.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #ROC#Matikainen is rocked!
Matikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Matikainen misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Matikainen in the body.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.#KD#
Sitsongrit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matikainen sprawling to the canvas! Matikainen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sitsongrit finish him?! #CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
Matikainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matikainen 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
After winning the bout, DaMatti Matikainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Websphere misses with a looping left.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Matikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Websphere's head backwards.
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Websphere slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Websphere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Websphere misses with a body punch
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Websphere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Websphere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Websphere.
Websphere connects with a right hand. Matikainen shakes it off.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Websphere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
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!
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Websphere. Websphere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen throws a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Websphere avoids nicely.
Matikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere.
Websphere cracks Matikainen with a good jab.
Websphere lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Websphere slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Websphere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Websphere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#T3#
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen jabs at Websphere's body.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Websphere. That did some damage!
Matikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Websphere throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Websphere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Websphere. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Matikainen. #T4#
Websphere throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Websphere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Websphere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Websphere's knee but Websphere avoids it well.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Websphere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Websphere slips a jab from Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Websphere throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Websphere wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Websphere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Websphere circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Matikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Websphere shapes to counter with a head kick.
Websphere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Websphere dodges the punch combination from Matikainen. #T1#
Websphere throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere tries to counter with a clinch but Matikainen shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Websphere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matikainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Websphere backs up against the cage.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Websphere. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.#T2#
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Websphere scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Websphere can pounce on him.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matikainen thumps Websphere with a low kick.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Websphere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Matikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Websphere.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere fails with an attempt to clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Websphere swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tries to move into range but Websphere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Websphere lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Websphere lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Websphere scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Matikainen moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Websphere.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen moves out of range as Websphere throws a body kick.
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Websphere tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Websphere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Websphere 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
Websphere misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A jab from Websphere does it's job there.
Websphere throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Websphere takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Websphere.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Websphere misses. #T1#
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Websphere throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Websphere. That did some damage!
Websphere throws a nice head kick!
Websphere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Matikainen misses its target.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Websphere on the side of the head.
Websphere misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Websphere moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Websphere scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Websphere.
Websphere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen clobbers Websphere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Websphere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Websphere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Websphere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Websphere slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jab from Websphere.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
A left lands for Websphere.#T3#
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Websphere checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Websphere there.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Websphere avoids it.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Matikainen was not able to check.
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Websphere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen tests Websphere's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
A big right from Websphere misses.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Websphere throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Websphere lands the left hand.
Websphere connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Websphere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Websphere connects with a solid leg kick.

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 DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
A low kick lands for Christoph.
Christoph looks for the body kick but Matikainen saw that one coming.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Christoph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Christoph throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christoph.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christoph tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christoph.
Christoph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Christoph.#CL#
Matikainen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Christoph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matikainen thinking.
Christoph misses with a hook.
Christoph throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Christoph misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Christoph is rocked!
A jab from Christoph misses.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christoph lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph wants to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a huge left! Christoph is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matikainen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Christoph from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matikainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DaMatti Matikainen!
During a confident post fight interview, DaMatti Matikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matikainen is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matikainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matikainen lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redcliffe can turn it around.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands. #T2#
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Good body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #T3#
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Redcliffe tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen presses Redcliffe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Redcliffe slams his shin into Matikainen's torso.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Redcliffe was just out of range.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy body shot
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Redcliffe. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matikainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matikainen is leaning against Redcliffe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Redcliffe.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redcliffe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Matikainen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Redcliffe looking to slow down the pace here.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen works on Redcliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.#CL2#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe is working Matikainen over against the cage.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Matikainen's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
A short right from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redcliffe 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
An out of breath Kwame Redcliffe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Matikainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Nice shot lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blaze Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akhtankhanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov scores with a three punch combo!
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Matikainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhtankhanov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly.
Akhtankhanov stops Matikainen from standing up.
Akhtankhanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matikainen is retaining full guard.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet but Akhtankhanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES2#
Matikainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Matikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov tries to break free but Matikainen pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Akhtankhanov trying to control the position but instead, Matikainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akhtankhanov into the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike. #T4#
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akhtankhanov's sensitive parts.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akhtankhanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akhtankhanov will feel that in the morning.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov motions for Matikainen to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Matikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen throws the kick towards the body but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combo that has Matikainen backing up. Matikainen nods at Akhtankhanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Matikainen with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.#T3#
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Matikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen misses with a low kick. #T4#
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen is looking to clinch.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matikainen momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Matikainen moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen dodges the punch combination from Akhtankhanov.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.#T1#
Matikainen misses with a combination
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Akhtankhanov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Matikainen tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Akhtankhanov catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Matikainen instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen keeps control of Akhtankhanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Matikainen. #BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a 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 Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Matikainen 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A victorious DaMatti Matikainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
Cowan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matikainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cowan counters with a thumping low kick.
Cowan lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Cowan misses its intended target.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Cowan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Cowan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Cowan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cowan throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Matikainen misses
and Cowan counters with a nice body shot.
Cowan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cowan throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Cowan throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Cowan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen throws a big counter combination but Cowan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3##CL2#
Cowan moves into range and clinches up with Matikainen.#BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowan misses the target.
Matikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cowan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowan misses with a straight left.
Matikainen misses with a hook.#T4#
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Cowan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cowan with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cowan's head.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Cowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Cowan, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Cowan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.
Cowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Cowan.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Cowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cowan throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Cowan's leg. Cowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cowan counter with a right hand.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Cowan lands a jab to the nose.
Cowan misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Matikainen misses its target.
Jab from Cowan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Matikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cowan closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Cowan's head.
Cowan prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cowan. #T4#
Cowan tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowan to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Cowan.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cowan can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Matikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan misses with an elbow over the top.
Cowan tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Cowan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Cowan moves into the clinch.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Cowan prevents a body shot from Matikainen. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cowan misses.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cowan just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mickey Cowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Cowan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
As Cowan backs away, Matikainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cowan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cowan's head backwards.
Cowan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Matikainen throws a low kick but Cowan avoids it.
Cowan sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowan with a hook.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
Cowan thinks about the counter body kick.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Cowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Cowan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses
and Matikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a left hand
and Cowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cowan checks a leg kick.
Cowan tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Cowan wants to clinch
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cowan blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Cowan.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matikainen with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Cowan's shoulder, as Cowan tries to avoid the shot.
Cowan wants to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch position.
Matikainen thuds a left hand into Cowan's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cowan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Cowan jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cowan misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen misses with a hook #CL2#
and Cowan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cowan lands a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matikainen jumps guard but Cowan stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Cowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
A short body shot lands from Cowan as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen jumps guard but Cowan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike.
Cowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land. #T2#
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Cowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cowan scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Mickey Cowan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Cowan prevents Matikainen from breaking the clinch.
Cowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
Cowan scores with a hook to the body.
Cowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan. #T3#
Cowan presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
A shot in the inside from Cowan.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Cowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Matikainen.
Matikainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks.
Cowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowan scores with a shot to the side of Matikainen's head.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cowan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cowan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a combination
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Matikainen throws a combination that misses
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowan closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Cowan.
Cowan moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cowan misses with the body kick
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Cowan.
A punch combination from Cowan misses.
As Cowan looks to move away, Matikainen throws a big counter combo but Cowan just gets out of the way.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Cowan stuns Matikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.#T1#
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.
Cowan connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Matikainen is rocked!
Cowan takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Cowan manages to avoid it.#T2#
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
A jab from Cowan misses.
Matikainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Matikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#DaMatti Matikainen's cut is getting worse.
Cowan lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Cowan scores with a four punch combination!
Cowan blocks a jab.
Cowan connects with a body shot that sends Matikainen's belly button to the back.
Cowan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mickey Cowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Matikainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cowan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cowan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cowan blocking some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan is the new featherweight champion!
Mickey Cowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Darawan throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Darawan jabs Matikainen right on the nose. Matikainen blinks but takes it well.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Darawan lands a left and a right that send Matikainen crashing to the mat, dazed. Darawan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Darawan moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen throws a jab when Darawan was well out of range.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darawan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Darawan saw it coming and moves away.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darawan loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Darawan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darawan lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Darawan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Darawan is out of range.
Darawan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matikainen defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Darawan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darawan.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses.
Darawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Darawan misses with a two punch combination.
Darawan throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darawan scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#The cut above DaMatti Matikainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jab by Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen throws a head kick but Darawan moves out of range.
Darawan misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darawan under the eye.
Darawan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petcharon Darawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Darawan misses.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
Darawan scores with a nice right hand.
Matikainen cracks Darawan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darawan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Darawan is rocked!
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Darawan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.#T1#
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Darawan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darawan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Darawan steps away.
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darawan throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Petcharon Darawan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Darawan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darawan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Darawan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Darawan checks it
and Darawan counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!#CUT#DaMatti Matikainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Matikainen misses with a hook #KD#
and Darawan counters with a nice right hand that sends Matikainen toppling to the canvas! Matikainen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Darawan finish him?!
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Darawan finish him?
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Matikainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Darawan! Matikainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Darawan to his feet! Darawan is in big trouble!
Oh Darawan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darawan swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.#T3#
Darawan loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Darawan seems to have got his legs back now.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matikainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Darawan has got the better of the exchanges.
Darawan misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Darawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen scores with a counter punch that sends Darawan to the canvas! Matikainen smells blood - he's punishing Darawan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Darawan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, DaMatti Matikainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Boonliang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boonliang doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Matikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.
Boonliang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boonliang dodges the punch combination from Matikainen.
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!
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Boonliang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boonliang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Matikainen.
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Boonliang off the cage and back into range.
Boonliang scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Boonliang swinging wildly here.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boonliang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Boonliang lands a lovely overhand right.
Boonliang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Boonliang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boonliang. That did some damage!
Boonliang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen 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.
Boonliang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
Boonliang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Boonliang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
Matikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Boonliang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boonliang scrambles back to his feet.
Boonliang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boonliang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boonliang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Boonliang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boonliang scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boonliang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boonliang counters with a one-two to the body.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boonliang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boonliang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boonliangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boonliang throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Boonliang's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Boonliang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Matikainen clobbers Boonliang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Boonliang takes one to the side of the head.
Matikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boonliang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1-2. Boonliang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Boonliang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boonliang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Matikainen lunges at Boonliang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boonliang's hand.
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Boonliang scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Boonliang drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Boonliang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boonliang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boonliang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boonliang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen lands with a straight right. Boonliang didn't see that one coming.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Boonliang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boonliang connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Boonliang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boonliang's head.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boonliang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen misses the body punch
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Matikainen.#T4#
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen tests Boonliang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boonliang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boonliang doesn't seem phased though.
Boonliang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boonliang eats them both and turns towards Matikainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boonliang on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Matikainen slips a jab from Boonliang.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boonliang on the side of the head.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matikainen!
Matikainen sizes up Boonliang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boonliang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boonliang.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Boonliang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Boonliang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boonliang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boonliang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rak Boonliang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matikainen looks to land a combination. Boonliang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Boonliang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boonliang down.
Matikainen is looking to slow Boonliang down with leg kicks.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Boonliang should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Boonliang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Boonliang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Boonliang's leg. Boonliang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Boonliang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Boonliang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boonliang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen works the jab nicely.
Matikainen jabs Boonliang right on the nose. Boonliang blinks but takes it well.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Boonliang.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Boonliang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boonliang's head backwards.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boonliang in his tracks.
Boonliang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boonliang's head. #T4#
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Boonliang's leg. Boonliang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boonliang lands a jab.
Boonliang lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Boonliang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boonliangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Boonliang's head back.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Matikainen moves out of range as Boonliang strikes.
Matikainen throws out a counter right but Boonliang avoids it with no problem.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Boonliang checks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
After winning the bout, DaMatti Matikainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Mfer clobbers Matikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mfer rushes Matikainen and presses him up against the cage.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him. #T1#
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Matikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen scores with a push kick.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mfer.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mfer is able to avoid easily.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mfer eats them both and turns towards Matikainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer tries to clinch up
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Mfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mfer misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matikainen looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Matikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Mfer 's knee. #T3#
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mfer.
Mfer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Mfer pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matikainen is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
Mfer misses with a knee to the head.
Matikainen pushes Mfer back against the cage and 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!
Mfer looking to throw knees to the head but Matikainen is blocking nicely.
Matikainen dodges an elbow strike from Mfer. #T4#
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Mfer tries to stall but Matikainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer prevents Matikainen from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Matikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen lands with a straight right. Mfer didn't see that one coming.
Mfer works Matikainen's body with a nice hook.
Mfer lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mfer under the eye.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Matikainen's side.
Matikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mfer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A big right from Mfer misses.
Matikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen. #T2#
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Mfer slips a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Mfer.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Mfer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Jab from Mfer.
Mfer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen motions for Mfer to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Matikainen moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen with a nice cross.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Mfer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Mfer tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range. #T4#
Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Mfer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Mfer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer jabs at Matikainen's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mfer lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Matikainen didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Mfer defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matikainen eats them both and turns towards Mfer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mfer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mfer.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mfer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mfer throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Matikainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen lands a head kick. Mfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mfer checks it well.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.#T3#
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Mfer.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mfer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a solid body kick.
Matikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matikainen moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mfer's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mfer.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer misses with a looping left.#T4#
A jab from Mfer misses.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Mfer.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matikainen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Bonesteel moved out of range.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Bonesteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonesteel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonesteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Bonesteel missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Bonesteel avoids nicely.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Bonesteel's head. #T1#
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel misses with a knee to the head.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel is working for takedown but Matikainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bonesteel cracks Matikainen with a nice body shot.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Bonesteel has the dominant position.
Bonesteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Bonesteel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matikainen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet but Bonesteel has full control of the position and if anything, Matikainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonesteel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2#
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Bonesteel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
Bonesteel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bonesteel is looking for the choke from the back position but Matikainen is controlling his hands well.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bonesteel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Matikainen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Matikainen showing good submission defense here.
Bonesteel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Matikainen.#T3#
Bonesteel trying to control.
Bonesteel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matikainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bonesteel looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonesteel is persistently looking for the submission but Matikainen is defending it well.
Matikainen prevents Bonesteel from getting a body triangle.
Bonesteel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet but Bonesteel has full control of the position and if anything, Matikainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Matikainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bonesteel struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB#
Matikainen showing good submission defense here.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up.
Bonesteel trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonesteel has good solid back control here.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bonesteel misses the jab.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Bonesteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonesteel throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonesteel counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Bonesteel forces Matikainen back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Bonesteel moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Bonesteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Bonesteel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matikainen thumps Bonesteel with a low kick.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonesteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Bonesteel's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonesteel tries to avoid it.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Bonesteel half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bonesteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonesteel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonesteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bonesteel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonesteel misses the target.
Bonesteel walks into a left hand.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Bonesteel moved away.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen connects with a high kick. #CL#
Bonesteel drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Bonesteel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonesteel throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Bonesteel tries to land a leg kick but Matikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Bonesteel moves away and avoids it.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick. #T3#
Bonesteel scores with a sloppy right hand. Matikainen should have avoided that one.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Bonesteel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonesteel takes one on the button.
Bonesteel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonesteel.
A cross from Matikainen lands.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonesteel is looking for a counter combo.
Bonesteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
A good leg kick by Bonesteel.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Bonesteel shakes it off.#CL#
Bonesteel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards.
Bonesteel lands a right hand. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses with a head kick.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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.#R3#
Bonesteel sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Bonesteel tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Bonesteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonesteel should have avoided that one.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen works Bonesteel's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel throws a body kick that misses
and Bonesteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonesteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Bonesteel swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range. #T1#
Bonesteel tries to work over Matikainen's front leg with a kick but Matikainen checks it.
Bonesteel lands a nice looking body kick.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonesteel.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonesteel lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonesteel off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonesteel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen. #T2#
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Bonesteel's legs. #CL#
Bonesteel moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Bonesteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonesteel won't allow it.
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel has Matikainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matikainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a big head kick but Matikainen shrugs it off.
Bonesteel blocks a jab.#CL#
Bonesteel closes the distance and clinches.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bonesteel lands a body shot.
Bonesteel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
Bonesteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonesteel takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Bonesteel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Matikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a two punch combo.
Matikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonesteel lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonesteel scores with a decent looking hook.
Bonesteel misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matikainen thows a body kick. Bonesteel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bonesteel counters with a shoot takedown. Matikainen fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Matikainen has his feet on Bonesteel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Bonesteel.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Bonesteel.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen cracks Bonesteel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonesteel thuds his shin into the meat of Matikainen's side.
Bonesteel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but DaMatti Matikainen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Matikainen misses the body punch
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonesteel moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Bonesteel lands a glancing blow to the side of Matikainen's head.
Bonesteel looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Bonesteel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Bonesteel is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Bonesteel is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonesteel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Matikainen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonesteel. Bonesteel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonesteel finish him?
Bonesteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Bonesteel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonesteel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bonesteel misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonesteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonesteel tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Matikainen throws a low kick but Bonesteel avoids it.
As Matikainen backs away, Bonesteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonesteel can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonesteel misses with a series of wild punches.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonesteel.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Bonesteel's ribs.
Bonesteel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bonesteel blocks the body kick.
Bonesteel is looking for a counter combo.
Bonesteel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bonesteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bonesteel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonesteel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.
And Matikainen responds with a good body kick, but Bonesteel manages to step out the way in time.
Bonesteel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matikainen. That one must have hurt.
Bonesteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonesteel walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Bonesteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonesteel throws a big counter combination but Matikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bonesteel.
A nice leg kick from Bonesteel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
As Bonesteel backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Bonesteel manages to avoid it all.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that misses.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen throws a right hand that Bonesteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonesteel also avoids with ease.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonesteel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Matikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Bonesteel.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Bonesteel checks it
and Bonesteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
It looked like Bonesteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonesteel misses the jab.
Bonesteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen lands with a hook. Bonesteel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Bonesteel closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
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!
Matikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonesteel controls his hands.
Matikainen blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Bonesteel's head back.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonesteel.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Matikainen.
Bonesteel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonesteel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonesteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonesteel moves away.#T2#
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonesteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Bonesteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen connects with the punch.
Bonesteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonesteel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matikainen tests Bonesteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonesteel misses the target.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Bonesteel is out of range.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen connects with a right hand. Bonesteel shakes it off.
Bonesteel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
BIshop Bonesteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bonesteel moves out of range of the body kick.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonesteel defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Matikainen does no damage.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Bonesteel sees coming a mile off.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen tries to bum rush Bonesteel with a series of wild strikes but Bonesteel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen with a hook.
Bonesteel connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Bonesteel counters with a left right combination that sends Matikainen crashing to the mat - Bonesteel wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Matikainen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath BIshop Bonesteel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
A low kick lands for Reefer.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Reefer is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Reefer saw it coming and moves away.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Reefer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Reefer moves his leg out of the way.
Reefer tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Reefer tries to clinch up
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Reefer jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen cracks Reefer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reefer thumps Matikainen with a low kick.
Reefer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Reefer checks it. #T1#
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Reefer is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reefer circles away quickly and effectively.
Reefer scoring well with a low kick there.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Reefer tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Reefer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reefer misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reefer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reefer.
Reefer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reefer lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reefer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Reefer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Matikainen.
Reefer walks into a left hand.
Reefer connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reefer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with an outside leg kick.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reefer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
It appears Reefer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reefer connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reefer throws out the jab.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Reefer.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Reefer misses with a body shot.
Matikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reefer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
Reefer throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reefer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reefer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reefer needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Reefer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reefer down.
Matikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen throws a push kick but Reefer slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reefer.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Reefer catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Reefer moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matikainen.#T4#
Reefer connects with a jab.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reefer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reefer.
Reefer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Reefer 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.
Reefer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matikainen counters with a body kick.
Reefer lands a slapping body shot.
Reefer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reefer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Reefer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Reefer throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reefer.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Reefer's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Reefer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matikainen duly obliges.
Reefer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Reefer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reefer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Reefer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Matikainen does no damage.
Reefer moves out of range of the strikes.
Reefer throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Reefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Reefer catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
Matikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Reefer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reefer tries to clinch up.
Reefer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Reefer lands a nice shot to the body.
Reefer walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Reefer scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reefer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Reefer.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reefer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reefer.
Matikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Reefer wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Reefer wants to land a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Reefer.
Matikainen moves out of range as Reefer strikes.
Reefer misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reefer lands with a right hand.
Reefer ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Reefer moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Reefer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reefer lands a head shot.#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Reefer misses with a body shot.
Matikainen throws a front kick that sends Reefer stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Reefer off balance momentarily.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Reefer 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen throws a front kick that sends Reefer stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Reefer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Reefer moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Reefer.
Reefer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Reefer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Reefer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reefer.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Reefer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reefer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reefer punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen digs a good hook to Reefer's body.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
Reefer works Matikainen's body with a nice hook.
Reefer misses with a straight left.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Reefer.
Reefer slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Reefer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reefer.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Reefer is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Reefer.
Matikainen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reefer blocks it well.
Reefer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Matikainen staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reefer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reefer.
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Reefer sees coming a mile off.
Reefer throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range. #CL#
Reefer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reefer.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
Reefer misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reefer throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen swings for the body but Reefer moves out of range.
Reefer is looking to counter punch.
Reefer tests Matikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen lunges at Reefer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reefer's hand.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reefer. Reefer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reefer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reefer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reefer lands with a right hand.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reefer 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!
Reefer checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Matikainen throws a nice looking combination but Reefer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Reefer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.#T1#
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Matikainen gets tackled into the cage by Reefer. Reefer maintains the clinch.
Reefer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reefer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Reefer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reefer.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reefer tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Reefer can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
Reefer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
A short right from Reefer on the inside. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reefer scores with a nice strike.
Reefer misses with a body shot.
Reefer moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Matikainen cracks Reefer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reefer tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reefer is out of range.
Reefer throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Reefer.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Reefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reefer is able to avoid easily.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reefer backs up against the cage.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Reefer.
That kick from Reefer tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reefer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reefer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reefer. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Reefer misses the target.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Reefer scores with a nice right hand.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Reefer.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Reefer moved away.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.
A leg kick checked by Reefer.
Jim Reefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Reefer's front leg but catches the back leg as Reefer tries to avoid it.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reefer throws out the jab.
Reefer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Reefer.
Reefer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Reefer.
Reefer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reefer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reefer lands a nice looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matikainen. Reefer shrugs it off though.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Reefer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
I've got Matikainen 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 123
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
We've been informed that Gomez 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.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Gomez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Matikainen.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Gomez has the dominant position.#BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Matikainen lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez misses with a hook.
It looked like Matikainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Gomez counters with a low kick, right behind Matikainen 's knee.
Gomez checks the leg kick.
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Gomez.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range. #T2#
Gomez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez counters with a body kick.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.#T3##BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Matikainen feints and then cracks Gomez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomez down.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Gomez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gomez.
Gomez slips a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Gomez sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomez doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matikainen will feel that in the morning.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Gomez.
Matikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomez is able to avoid easily.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Gomez jumps back.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Gomez.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Gomez throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Gomez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez.
Gomez takes one on the button.
Matikainen drops his hands momentarily and Gomez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Gomez moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
Gomez tries a quick counter leg kick but Matikainen is wise to it.#T2#
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez flicks out a counter leg kick but Matikainen steps away.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matikainen blocks it well.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Gomez misses with a hook.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matikainen thinking.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gomez throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
Matikainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Gomez throws a good cross that connects.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matikainen. That's going to slow Gomez down. #T4#
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Matikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Gomez moves out of range easily.
Matikainen misses with a jab to the body
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Gomez.
Gomez tries to work over Matikainen's front leg with a kick but Matikainen checks it.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Gomez counters with a thumping low kick.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez feints a counter leg kick.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Gomez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomez digs a good hook to Matikainen's body.
Gomez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matikainen.
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez throws a big counter head kick but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
Matikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.#T1#
Matikainen checks a low kick from Gomez.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Gomez checks it.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Gomez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Gomez checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matikainen throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matikainen lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen blocks a head kick by Gomez.
A quick step to the side and Matikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Gomez.#T3#
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matikainen defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Gomez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Gomez is out of range. #T4#
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomez feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen checks the leg kick.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A victorious DaMatti Matikainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Bonesteel connects with a single shot there.
Matikainen swings for the body but Bonesteel moves out of range.
Bonesteel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Matikainen tries to keep at a distance but Bonesteel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonesteel blocking some punches. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonesteel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Matikainen swinging wildly here.
BIshop Bonesteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonesteel.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonesteel with a body shot.#T1#
Bonesteel throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Bonesteel.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bonesteel manages to break the clinch.
Bonesteel checks a low kick from Matikainen.#CL2#
Matikainen clinches up with Bonesteel and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Bonesteel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonesteel backwards. #T2#
Bonesteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matikainen.#BC#
Bonesteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonesteel throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonesteel throws out the jab.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Bonesteel. #CL#
Bonesteel clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel misses with some punches. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Bonesteel stuns Matikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonesteel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonesteel can pounce on him.
Bonesteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Bonesteel closes the distance and clinches.
Bonesteel tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonesteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards. #T4#
Bonesteel prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Bonesteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonesteel scores with a nice strike.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonesteel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonesteel misses with a looping right.
Matikainen wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands the left hand.
Bonesteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonesteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonesteel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonesteel is wise to it.
A jab from Bonesteel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
BIshop Bonesteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonesteel lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Bonesteel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonesteel duly obliges.
Bonesteel scores with a jab.#CL2#
Matikainen pushes Bonesteel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonesteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Bonesteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matikainen with a hook.
Bonesteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen wants to clinch.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonesteel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonesteel moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Bonesteel walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like BIshop Bonesteel has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matikainen just manages to avoid it.
Bonesteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Bonesteel clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonesteel blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Bonesteel closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonesteel's elbow.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonesteel pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with some punches. #T4#
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Bonesteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BIshop Bonesteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Bonesteel breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Bonesteel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonesteel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Bonesteel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matikainen counters with a nice body shot.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that second round.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bonesteel throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonesteel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bonesteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonesteel tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen moves out of range as Bonesteel throws a body kick.
Matikainen is looking for the big counter here.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Bonesteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonesteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonesteel misses with a looping left.
Matikainen tries to clinch there but Bonesteel circles away.
Bonesteel 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#
A swing and a miss from Bonesteel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonesteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen throws out a counter right but Bonesteel avoids it with no problem.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen is looking for the big counter here.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Bonesteel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bonesteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Bonesteel backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Bonesteel manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen tries to work over Bonesteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonesteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards. #T2#
Bonesteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Bonesteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands a left hand.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonesteel throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Bonesteel swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Bonesteel throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Bonesteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Bonesteel rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonesteel.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonesteel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonesteel scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonesteel has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonesteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matikainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
BIshop Bonesteel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bonesteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Bonesteel.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonesteel lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonesteel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonesteel.
Matikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonesteel throws a head punch that misses.
Bonesteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonesteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen tries to work over Bonesteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matikainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
BIshop Bonesteel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonesteel 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but Matikainen blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Sitsongrit has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action. #T1#
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
A short right from Matikainen on the inside.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit cracks Matikainen with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Matikainen being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it. #CL#
Sitsongrit has Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Matikainen jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat. #ES2#
Matikainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sitsongrit off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Matikainen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen tests Sitsongrit 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit 's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit .
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit 's head.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch. #T1#
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .#T2#
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit 's hand.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Matikainen tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit .
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Matikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Matikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit . #T1#
Matikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matikainen being controlled against the cage.
Matikainen jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matikainen - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petcharon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it. #T3#
Matikainen scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Matikainen pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit . Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Sitsongrit 's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit . That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen connects with a body shot.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit 's head back.
Matikainen works Sitsongrit 's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matikainen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
An out of breath DaMatti Matikainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Petcharon Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: ENIGMA 105
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Ellacuria is looking to clinch.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ellacuria is out of range.
Ellacuria tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Ellacuria thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ellacuria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellacuria misses with a wild combination.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellacuria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ellacuria connects with the punch.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Ellacuria.#CL2#
Matikainen has managed to clinch.
Ellacuria working aggressively here.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellacuria misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Ellacuria as he connects with a hook.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Matikainen misses. #T1#
Matikainen jabs Ellacuria right on the nose. Ellacuria blinks but takes it well.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Ellacuria moves out of range.
Ellacuria is looking to counter punch.
Ellacuria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Ellacuria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Ellacuria - just one landing.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen defending well as Ellacuria loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Ellacuria swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Ellacuria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellacuria scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ellacuria moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ellacuria's head.
Ellacuria tries to clinch up.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Ellacuria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Ellacuria.
Matikainen tries to clinch
and Ellacuria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Ellacuria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen misses the jab.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matikainen, as that shot connected.
Ellacuria lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matikainen throws a combination. Ellacuria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ellacuria misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ellacuria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ellacuria loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellacuria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matikainen takes one on the button.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Ellacuria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ellacuria misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Ellacuria tests Matikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.#T3#
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen tries to clinch there but Ellacuria circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellacuria misses the target.
Ellacuria lands the left hand.
Ellacuria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Ellacuria misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ellacuria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ellacuria is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ellacuria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Ellacuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellacuria.
A big left from Ellacuria misses.
Matikainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ellacuria. That one must have hurt.
Ellacuria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellacuria throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ellacuria blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Ellacuria pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellacuria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Ellacuria.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellacuria moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Ellacuria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ellacuria's hands.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellacuria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ellacuria looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Ellacuria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellacuria has time to react.
Ellacuria lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellacuria is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellacuria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ellacuria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matikainen scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Ellacuria dominated that round.
That's time! Ellacuria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Ellacuria clinches.
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellacuria throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ellacuria.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Ellacuria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Ellacuria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
Ellacuria throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellacuria scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellacuria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ellacuria's shoulder, as Ellacuria tries to avoid the shot.
Ellacuria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.#T1#
Ellacuria throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arturo Ellacuria is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Ellacuria.
Matikainen lands the left hand.
Ellacuria smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellacuria.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Ellacuria is out of range.
Ellacuria drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ellacuria moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matikainen 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.
Ellacuria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Ellacuria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ellacuria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Ellacuria sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellacuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.#CL#
Ellacuria moves into the clinch.
Matikainen lands with a left to the head.
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellacuria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellacuria blocks an uppercut.
Ellacuria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matikainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellacuria's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellacuria.
Ellacuria blocking some punches.
Matikainen tries to work over Ellacuria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellacuria.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellacuria obliges.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Ellacuria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellacuria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellacuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ellacuria is out of range.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Ellacuria checks it.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellacuria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellacuria half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ellacuria moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries to clinch up
and Ellacuria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellacuria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Ellacuria avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ellacuria on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen looks to clinch
and Ellacuria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellacuria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Ellacuria's head but Ellacuria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid body kick from Ellacuria.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellacuria is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellacuria misses with a straight right.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Ellacuria throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ellacuria.
Ellacuria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellacuria slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Ellacuria throwing a counter right hand but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Ellacuria lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellacuria looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range. #CL2#
Matikainen clinches up with Ellacuria and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellacuria trying to land knees to the body.
Matikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Ellacuria.
A head punch on the inside from Ellacuria fails to land. #BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Ellacuria connects with the punch.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellacuria.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Ellacuria.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Matikainen.
Ellacuria on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ellacuria with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Matikainen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ellacuria misses with a head kick.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellacuria off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen moves out of range as Ellacuria strikes.
Ellacuria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ellacuria. Ellacuria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ellacuria moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellacuria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen throws a jab when Ellacuria was well out of range.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellacuria misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ellacuria misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Matikainen clinches with his opponent.
Ellacuria tries a knee to the head but Matikainen blocks it.
Ellacuria misses with some punches.
Ellacuria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matikainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellacuria lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ellacuria throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Ellacuria attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ellacuria is looking to clinch.
Ellacuria swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Ellacuria moved away.#T3#
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Ellacuria ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen cracks Ellacuria with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ellacuria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellacuria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Ellacuria.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ellacuria 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ellacuria tests Matikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellacuria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Ellacuria is rocked!
Ellacuria slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Oh Ellacuria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ellacuria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ellacuria seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellacuria slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
Ellacuria scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellacuria connects with a right hand. Matikainen shakes it off.#T4#
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Ellacuria's legs.
Ellacuria throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen 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.
Ellacuria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ellacuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
As Ellacuria backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Ellacuria manages to avoid it all.
Ellacuria swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Ellacuria slips a jab from Matikainen.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellacuria throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matikainen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 101
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. KnockOut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KnockOut slips a straight right by Matikainen.
KnockOut slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but KnockOut is just out of range.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and KnockOut counters with a one-two to the body.
KnockOut blocks a jab.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but KnockOut slips the punch.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Matikainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and KnockOut counters with a three punch combo that has Matikainen backing up. Matikainen nods at KnockOut to acknowledge the strikes.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. KnockOut saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at KnockOut's knee but KnockOut avoids it well. #T2#
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.#CL#
Matikainen instigates a clinch.
Matikainen tries a body shot but KnockOut blocks it. #BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
KnockOut slips a jab from Matikainen.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses KnockOut's sensitive parts.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
KnockOut gets tackled into the cage by Matikainen. Matikainen maintains the clinch.
Matikainen prevents KnockOut from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen lands a body punch.
KnockOut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with KnockOut.
KnockOut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matikainen tries to work over KnockOut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KnockOut momentarily.
KnockOut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
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!
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
KnockOut blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen throws a front kick that sends KnockOut stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Matikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but KnockOut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KnockOut throws a counter combo.#CL#
Matikainen moves into range and clinches up with KnockOut.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen misses with the head strike. #BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but KnockOut is out of range.
KnockOut is looking for the big counter here.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen is looking to clinch.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
KnockOut defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KnockOut can do to turn this around?#T1#
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen connects with a jab.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. KnockOut moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KnockOut moves away.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut is looking for the big counter here.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but KnockOut is out of range.
KnockOut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
KnockOut swats away the attempt to clinch by Matikainen.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen moves in looking to clinch but KnockOut pushes him off.
As Matikainen backs off KnockOut throws a huge counter combo but Matikainen manages to avoid it all.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Matikainen rushes KnockOut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KnockOut is trying to break the clinch but Matikainen is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of KnockOut backwards.
A right hand to the body from Matikainen.
KnockOut blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
KnockOut blocking some punches.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but KnockOut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Matikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of KnockOut backwards.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen throws a jab when KnockOut was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.#T4#
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KnockOut.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen misses with a combination
and KnockOut counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#KnockOut is rocked!
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KnockOut.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps KnockOut's head backwards.
KnockOut is still on wobbly legs! Can Matikainen finish him?
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping KnockOut under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles KnockOut. KnockOut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but KnockOut moved out of range.
KnockOut is looking for the big counter here.
KnockOut blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - KnockOut circles away.
Matikainen tries to clinch but KnockOut is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KnockOut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
KnockOut seems to have recovered his senses.
Matikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and KnockOut counters with a one-two to the body.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits KnockOuts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
KnockOut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
KnockOut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Matikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but KnockOut is just out of range.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but KnockOut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Matikainen throws a push kick but KnockOut slaps the foot to one side.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen scores with a head kick. KnockOut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
KnockOut blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
A leg kick checked by KnockOut.
As Matikainen backs off KnockOut throws a huge counter combo but Matikainen manages to avoid it all.
KnockOut slips a jab from Matikainen.
KnockOut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but KnockOut slips the punch.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and KnockOut moves out of range easily.
As Matikainen backs off KnockOut throws a huge counter combo but Matikainen manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook. KnockOut ducked under it nicely.
KnockOut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matikainen looks for the body kick but KnockOut saw that one coming.
Matikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KnockOut takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.#T4#
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KnockOut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of KnockOut's head but KnockOut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KnockOut unleashes a big counter combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and KnockOut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on KnockOut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mike KnockOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KnockOut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matikainen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
Our winner, DaMatti Matikainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2022

#R1#
Nastula tries to land a body kick
and Matikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Nastula 's knee.
Nastula has his takedown stuffed
and Matikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen lands a slapping body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Matikainen has knocked Nastula down with a huge combo! Matikainen steps away and waves a wobbly Nastula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nastula throws an off balance right hand
and Matikainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nastula thinking.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Matikainen finish him?
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nastula looks winded!#KD#
Matikainen sends Nastula crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matikainen is motioning to the referee to let Nastula up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nastula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##KD#
Matikainen lands a big uppercut and Nastula crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nastula looks OK. Matikainen waves Nastula back to his feet!
Matikainen stuns Nastula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nastula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matikainen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nastula - he's out on his feet here! Matikainen follows up with another monster hook that separates Nastula from consciousness! Nastula falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Matikainen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DaMatti Matikainen!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Dennis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
An inside leg kick lands from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Dennis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.#TD2#
Dennis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matikainen to the mat! Matikainen manages to get full guard.
Matikainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dennis cracks Matikainen with a solid left hand.
Dennis stops Matikainen from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Matikainen blocks nicely.
Matikainen wants to stand and escape but Dennis is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Dennis misses.
Dennis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dennis! But no joy.
Matikainen misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Dennis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matikainen's guard.
Matikainen keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet but Dennis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matikainen wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matikainen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matikainen!
An elbow from Dennis crashes against the mat.
Matikainen pushes Dennis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dennis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matikainen parries the strikes from Dennis easily there. Dennis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matikainen to escape.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Dennis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matikainen is trying to buck Dennis off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet.
Dennis misses with the ground and pound.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet but Dennis drags him back down.#T3#
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matikainen keeps working.
Matikainen tries to escape but Dennis is in control.
Dennis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dennis cracks Matikainen with a big right hand but Matikainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dennis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennis is working Matikainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dennis working the ground and pound but Matikainen is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Dennis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matikainen, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Dennis working the ground and pound but Matikainen is defending the strikes.
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dennis trying to control the position but Matikainen is working away.
Matikainen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dennis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matikainen is trying to buck Dennis off.
Dennis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dennis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dennis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dennis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Matikainen sprawls well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis.
Matikainen is trying to get back to his feet.
Dennis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dennis working the head with strikes.
Matikainen parries the strikes from Dennis easily there. Dennis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matikainen to escape.
Matikainen wants to get back to his feet but Dennis drags him back down.
Matikainen is not content to let Dennis control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennis is controlling him well.
Dennis working the body and head with strikes.
Matikainen prevents Dennis from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennis.#SUB2#
Dennis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matikainen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Matikainen is pushing Dennis's head away, looking to escape. Dennis manages to hold on to the position though.#ES#
Matikainen sneaks out the side door and pushes Dennis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Matikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matikainen.
Matikainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matikainen falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dennis.

Matikainen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dennis under the eye.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennis moves away.
Dennis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Matikainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
letting Dennis counter with a right hand.
Matikainen throws a jab when Dennis was well out of range.
Dennis's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dennis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Dennis tries a quick counter leg kick but Matikainen is wise to it.
Dennis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matikainen back to the cage. Dennis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dennis slips a straight right by Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matikainen is fending him off so far but Dennis persists. Nope, Matikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
DaMatti Matikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.
Matikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dennis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dennis cracks Matikainen with a big right hand but Matikainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matikainen tries to escape but Dennis is in control. #ES#
Matikainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matikainen cracks Dennis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matikainen pinned against the cage. Matikainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Matikainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Dennis blocks it.
Dennis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Dennis checks it #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matikainen won't be happy with that.

Matikainen sneaks out the side door and pushes Dennis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dennis stops Matikainen from standing up. #ES#
Matikainen has his feet on Dennis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennis moves away.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dennis is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen tests Dennis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dennis misses with a takedown
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Dennis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Holt Dennis has been cut.#TD2#
Dennis gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #ES#
Matikainen throws Dennis to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Matikainen pushes Dennis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dennis throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dennis takes a step back to recover.
Dennis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Dennis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
And Dennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Matikainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matikainen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dennis.
Dennis prevents Matikainen from getting back to his feet.
Matikainen keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. #ES#
Matikainen kicks Dennis off and gets to his feet.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Dennis blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Dennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen misses with a hook #TD2#
and Dennis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matikainen's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Matikainen has his feet on Dennis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dennis throws a nice looking combination but Matikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dennis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matikainen jabs Dennis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dennis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen. #TD2#
Dennis looking to score a takedown here. Matikainen is defending well but Dennis drives through and ends up in Matikainen's guard.

Matikainen pushes Dennis off and gets back to his feet.
Matikainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
DaMatti Matikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt Dennis.#T3#
Matikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dennis's hands.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen looks to land a right hand but Dennis moved out of range.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Dennis slips a jab from Matikainen.
A low kick from Dennis is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Dennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennis misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dennis. That did some damage!
Matikainen falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis stops Matikainen from standing up.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matikainen wants to stand and escape but Dennis is having none of it. #ES#
Matikainen has his feet on Dennis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dennis blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dennis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen works over Dennis's head and body with a nice combination.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matikainen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson is working Graves over against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson. #T2#
Jackson pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head. #T3#
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Jackson prevents Graves from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jackson gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Graves! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Graves lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Jackson!
Darius Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 88: Medik VS Ghandi
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takens.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Takens misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takens ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Takens misses the shot to the body.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Takens's ribs.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson cracks Takens with an open hand slap.
Takens misses with a hook.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Takens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takens on the side of the head.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Takens is rocked!
A slow jab from Takens misses its intended target.
Darius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Takens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Takens seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Takens. #T2#
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takens backwards.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takens avoids it.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Takens takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Takens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takens backwards. #BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jackson tests Takens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Takens falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jackson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Jackson!
Darius Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness LOM Week 1
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Filho shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Filho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filho is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filho looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Filho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filho with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Filho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Filho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filho trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Filho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Filho controlling from the top position. #T2#
Filho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filho postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Filho passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filho. #T3#
Filho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Filho is very close to passing his half guard.
Filho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filho drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Filho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Filho thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely. #T4#
Filho working Jackson over with strikes.
Filho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Filho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filho trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Filho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Filho sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filho looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Filho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Filho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Filho is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filho throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Filho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filho wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #T1#
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filho throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Filho postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Filho sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is trying to keep Filho in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Filho feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Filho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.
Filho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filho controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filho wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Filho is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filho throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Filho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Filho trying to control the position here.
Filho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Filho dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filho.#TD#
Filho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Filho wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Filho.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Filho in his half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Filho is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Filho not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Filho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Filho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filho wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Filho throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Filho seems content to control.
Filho slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Filho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Filho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Filho thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Filho throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Filho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Thiago Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Filho moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filho throws a big shot that misses.
Filho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Filho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson parries the strikes from Filho easily there. Filho is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Jackson is not content to let Filho control the position.
Filho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Filho are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Filho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Filho is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Filho connects with a decent elbow.
Filho trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
Filho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Filho!
A very excited looking Thiago Filho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LOM Trials 1 per CK
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Two ducks under a wild hook from One.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Two! But no joy.
Two throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like One was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Two.
Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Two.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
One cracks Two with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Two sprawls well. Two wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Two cracks a nice hook into One's ribs.
The fighters circling - Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
One stuns Two with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Two.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Two.
Two throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Two was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Two is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testy Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Two 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testy Two!
A relieved looking Testy Two thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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