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Event:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matthews blocks it well.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Matthews lands a big right hand that sends O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea crashing to the mat! Matthews stays standing though and waves O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea back to his feet!#ROC#O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to score with low kicks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a wild combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips a jab from Matthews.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the body shot from Matthews.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matthews throws a jab when O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was well out of range.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.#T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews moves out of range as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Matthews lands a nice shot that snaps O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head back.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews swings for the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews misses with a body shot
letting O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to avoid it.
A combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea does no damage. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws an off balance right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut even more.
A lazy body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a leg kick that knocks Matthews off balance momentarily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthews avoids the body shot from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a kick to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands an overhand right.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a good body shot.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews slips under a jab.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthews slips under a jab from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.#T2#
Matthews swings for the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea to acknowledge the strikes.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Matthews takes a swing at O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's ribcage but misses.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps him there for the moment.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.#BC#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws out the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matthews counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Matthews!
Maurice Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 110: Ilmarinen vs Godwin
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Tessmacher throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Tessmacher throws a shot to the body.
Tessmacher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tessmacher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tessmacher.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Tessmacher throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tessmacher.
Tessmacher dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tessmacher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews slips a straight right by Tessmacher.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tessmacher.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tessmacher works the jab nicely.
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tessmacher misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Tessmacher misses.
Tessmacher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tessmacher lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Tessmacher misses.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Tessmacher.
Matthews with a jab.
Tessmacher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tessmacher connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tessmacher looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Tessmacher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tessmacher thinking.
Tessmacher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Tessmacher looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews misses the shot to the body. #T2##TD2#
Tessmacher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tessmacher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthews is proving hard to escape from.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tessmacher's guard. #REVR#
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Tessmacher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been informed that Tessmacher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews continues to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tessmacher throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Tessmacher misses its intended target. #TD2#
Tessmacher scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Tessmacher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthews is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chesty Tessmacher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD#
Matthews cracks Tessmacher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matthews has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tessmacher to stand back up!#ROC#Tessmacher is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chesty Tessmacher has been cut.
Chesty Tessmacher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tessmacher is holding his hands too far apart here. Matthews throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tessmacher is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Matthews!
A victorious Maurice Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 105: Ilmarinen vs Holy
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison connects with a crisp jab.
Randriamaholison jabs at Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randriamaholison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Randriamaholison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Randriamaholison misses.
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Randriamaholison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randriamaholison loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Matthews takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Randriamaholison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Randriamaholison connects with a body shot.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randriamaholison scores with a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Randriamaholison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthews rather than just go for the knockout.
Randriamaholison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Randriamaholison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randriamaholison.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Randriamaholison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
#T4#
Randriamaholison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randriamaholison throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a straight right 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!
Randriamaholison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boniface Randriamaholison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randriamaholison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randriamaholison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matthews might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Randriamaholison misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target. #T1#
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randriamaholison.
A nice side step and Randriamaholison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison avoids the body shot from Matthews.
A countering left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses.
Some wild striking there from Randriamaholison.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.#T2#
Randriamaholison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Randriamaholison lands the left hand.
Randriamaholison jabs at Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Randriamaholison moves away and avoids it.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randriamaholison.#T3#
Randriamaholison slips a straight right by Matthews.
Randriamaholison thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Matthews misses with a hook to the body
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randriamaholison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Randriamaholison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Matthews as he connects with a hook.
Randriamaholison throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randriamaholison lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boniface Randriamaholison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randriamaholison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Boniface Randriamaholison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Randriamaholison scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randriamaholison lands with a cross.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Randriamaholison throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maurice Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison scores with a jab to the body.
Randriamaholison 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!
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randriamaholison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison throws a body shot but no joy.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Randriamaholison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Randriamaholison lands a jab.
Randriamaholison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Matthews takes one on the button.
Randriamaholison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randriamaholison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randriamaholison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matthews momentarily.
#T4#
Randriamaholison lands a jab to the nose.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Randriamaholison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randriamaholison connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Randriamaholison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randriamaholison scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randriamaholison lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randriamaholison 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boniface Randriamaholison! |
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Event:
HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hulk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
#TD2#
Hulk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Hulk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hulk prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Hulk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Hulk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Matthews is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews lands with a hook. Olcinius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olcinius misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olcinius thinking.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olcinius at a distance.
#CL2#
Olcinius closes the distance and clinches.
Olcinius missing with knees to the body.
Olcinius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards. #BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olcinius throws a body kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a right hand to the body.
Olcinius looks winded!
Matthews scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.#BC#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Matthews darts in and clinches Olcinius up against the cage.#BC#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Matthews clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Olcinius tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olcinius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Lucretinaus Olcinius has been cut.
Olcinius just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Olcinius misses with a body punch.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olcinius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olcinius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Olcinius manages to avoid it.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Olcinius throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olcinius throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Olcinius moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olcinius misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olcinius scores with a leg kick.
Olcinius scores with a kick to the body.
Olcinius lands an overhand right.
Lucretinaus Olcinius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Olcinius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Olcinius is controlling the position.
Olcinius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olcinius misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Olcinius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Matthews darts in and clinches Olcinius up against the cage.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Olcinius tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olcinius has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olcinius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Olcinius is controlling the position.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Olcinius keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Olcinius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Olcinius has the dominant position.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Olcinius has the dominant position.
Matthews wants to break free but Olcinius has control.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olcinius cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olcinius connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olcinius tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olcinius lands a right hook to the body.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Olcinius tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olcinius tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Olcinius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucretinaus Olcinius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olcinius can pounce on him.
Olcinius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olcinius throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Matthews drives through and clinches with Olcinius against the cage.
Olcinius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the head but Matthews blocks with his arms.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews tries to break free but Olcinius pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olcinius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Olcinius follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Olcinius back into the cage.#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Olcinius moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.#T1#
Olcinius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews wants to break free but Olcinius has control.
#BC#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olcinius throws a leg kick which misses Matthews's front leg but catches the back leg as Matthews tries to avoid it.
Olcinius tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
Olcinius throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Olcinius only half commits.
Olcinius misses with a body shot.
Olcinius wants to clinch.
Maurice Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Olcinius wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Olcinius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Olcinius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Olcinius lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthews's head.
Olcinius is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage.
Olcinius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olcinius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Olcinius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olcinius keeps Matthews at a distance using the push kick. #T3##CL#
Matthews clinches up with Olcinius and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olcinius is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick lands from Olcinius.
Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Olcinius scores with a leg kick.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olcinius is breathing heavily.
Olcinius lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Olcinius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.#CL#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews lands with a hook. Olcinius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews lands a jab to Olcinius's midsection.
Olcinius thows a leg kick but Matthews checks it
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Matthews sends Olcinius crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matthews is motioning to the referee to let Olcinius up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Olcinius is rocked!
Matthews weaves into range and cracks Olcinius right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Olcinius goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Matthews is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Matthews!
Maurice Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Hill throws a one two combo.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Thomas Hill has been cut.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hill digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Hill scores with a three punch combo!
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Hill avoids the body shot from Matthews.
#T1#
Hill lands with a straight right. Matthews didn't see that one coming.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Matthews is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill works over Matthews's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill misses the jab.#T2#
Hill connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Hill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Hill misses with a hook
#KD#
and Matthews counters with a nice right hand that sends Hill toppling to the canvas! Hill scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matthews finish him?!#ROC#Hill is rocked!
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Hill misses with a body shot
and Matthews counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maurice Matthews!
A victorious Maurice Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Matthews moves out of range as Meteor strikes.
Meteor misses with a looping right.
Meteor throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meteor.
Meteor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conor Meteor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meteor looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meteor looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meteor.
Meteor cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meteor misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meteor.
Matthews throws the left hand but Meteor avoids the punch easily.
Meteor avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Meteor throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A shot to the body from Meteor misses
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Conor Meteor has been cut.
Meteor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Meteor throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meteor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Meteor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meteor misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meteor misses with a body punch
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Meteor throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Meteor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Matthews counters with a nice right hand that sends Meteor toppling to the canvas! Meteor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matthews finish him?!
Meteor moves out of range of the strikes.
Meteor throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Meteor moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Meteor.
Meteor staying out of range there.
A jab from Meteor misses.
Meteor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Meteor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters with a crisp right that sends Meteor to the canvas! Matthews follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Matthews!
A relieved looking Maurice Matthews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Oneil fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oneil thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oneil.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Matthews catches Oneil right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Oneil has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oneil misses with a takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Matthews counters with a nice right hand that sends Oneil toppling to the canvas! Oneil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matthews finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneil gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Oneil dives in and scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.#SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Oneil is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Oneil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Oneil works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
Oneil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oneil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Oneil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneil pushing down on Matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Oneil.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oneil passes to full mount!
Oneil thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oneil scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matthews?
Oneil with the ground and pound from mount.
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 David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Oneil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Oneil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Oneil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes there by Oneil.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Oneil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oneil trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Oneil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matthews to see if he's OK.
Matthews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matthews is trying to control Oneil's posture but Oneil avoids it. #SUB#
Oneil in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Matthews is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
A victorious David Oneil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Mike misses with a body shot.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mike.
Mike moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Mike misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mike ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matthews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Mike manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mike right on the button. Mike goes down! Matthews follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matthews gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Matthews!
After winning the bout, Maurice Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Matthews drops Smif with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smif looks back up at him and smiles so Matthews waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Smif is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Laurent Smif has been cut.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Smif defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif slips under a jab from Matthews.
Smif moves away from the strike by Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Maurice Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Smif slips under a jab.
Matthews tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Matthews is trying to trip Smif. He has hold of a leg but Smif is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Smif.
Matthews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smif lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Matthews has Smif pulled in close to control his posture.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Smif prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Matthews throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smif escapes and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smif working away.
Smif wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Smif cracks Matthews with a big right hand but Matthews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matthews is not content to let Smif control the position. #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.
Matthews tries to bench press Smif off him but Smif keeps the position.
Smif tries to advance to mount but Matthews denies him.
Smif lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Smif has an Americana. Matthews didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smif is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smif hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Laurent Smif! |
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