 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Matson throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
Thorsen cracks Matson with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut
and Matson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsen misses with a hook
and Matson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matson misses with a hook.
Matson looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen walks into a straight right hand from Matson.#CL2#
Thorsen has Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
#T1#
Thorsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matson backwards.
Thorsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.
Come on Matson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Matson on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Matson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsen fails to land.
Matson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson. #BC#
Matson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen is looking to clinch.
Thorsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Matson misses.
Matson missing with a left hand there. Thorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsen can pounce on him.
Thorsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matson.
Thorsen throws a shot from downtown. Matson moves away and avoids it.
Thorsen throws a hook to the side of Matson's head but Matson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Thorsen throws a right and a left that Matson avoids nicely.
Matson ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
As Thorsen backs away, Matson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Thorsen moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matson lands with a right to the head.
Matson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Matson looking to slow down the pace here.
Matson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Thorsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short left from Matson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ansgar Thorsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorsen checks the leg kick.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen throws a lazy right hand but Matson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thorsen checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Matson.
Matson cracks a nice hook into Thorsen's ribs.
Matson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick from Matson.
Ansgar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matson misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Thorsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matson.
Matson gets through Thorsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matson tries to stall but Thorsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matson misses with some punches.
Thorsen tries to throw a body punch but Matson avoids it by throwing Thorsen back against the cage.
Matson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Thorsen fails to land. #BC#
Matson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Matson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Thorsen closes the distance and pushes Matson back into the cage.
Thorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Matson controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsen lands a body shot. #BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen moves in looking to clinch but Matson pushes him off.#CL2#
Thorsen clinches. #BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Thorsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson presses Thorsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matson is trying to push Thorsen away but Thorsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Thorsen.
Matson looking to stall.
Matson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matson.
Thorsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorsen lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Tommy Matson's cut is getting worse.
Thorsen misses the body punch
and Matson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Matson misses with a double jab
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorsen avoids the body shot from Matson.
It seemed like Thorsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsen tries to clinch up.
Thorsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Thorsen.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Tommy Matson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommy Matson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matson throws a lazy right hand but Thorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Matson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsen at a distance.
Matson looks to land a left hand but Thorsen moved out of range nicely.
Thorsen throws a wild body kick that Matson sees coming a mile off.
Thorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matson moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen lands with a cross.
Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsen looks to land a body kick but Matson moved away.#T1#
Thorsen slips a straight right by Matson.
Matson throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matson staying out of range there.
Thorsen tries to clinch up
and Matson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matson misses with a body shot.
Matson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsen throws out a counter right but Matson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Matson throws a jab when Thorsen was well out of range.
A left lands for Matson.
Thorsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Matson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Thorsen misses its intended target.
Thorsen tests Matson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matson scores with a jab.
Thorsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Thorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##CL2#
Thorsen pushes Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen scores with a shot to the side of Matson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson.
Thorsen stalling in the clinch.
Thorsen stalling against the cage.
Matson tries to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling the position.
Matson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsen misses with some punches.
Matson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Thorsen is controlling him.#BC#
Matson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Matson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ansgar Thorsen!
A relieved looking Ansgar Thorsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Matson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPherson swinging wildly here.
Matson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McPherson scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Matson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matson! But no joy.
Matson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matson swings widly with a right hand
and McPherson counters with a nice kick to the body.
McPherson avoids the body shot from Matson.
Matson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
McPherson throws a poor cross that misses
and Matson counters with an inside leg kick.
McPherson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matson throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
Matson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matson duly obliges.
McPherson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matson is just out of range.
Matson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matson connects with a body shot that sends McPherson's belly button to the back.
McPherson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matson.
Nice straight punches there by McPherson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McPherson.#T2#
Matson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McPherson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
McPherson throws a looping overhand right but Matson ducks down to avoid it.
McPherson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matson has time to react.
Nice body punch from Matson.
McPherson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Matson's cut even more.
Matson misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and McPherson counters with a nice right hand that sends Matson toppling to the canvas! Matson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McPherson finish him?!
McPherson swings widly with a right hand
and Matson counters with a one-two to the body. #T3##CL#
McPherson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matson, pushing him back against the cage.
McPherson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Matson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McPherson has a couple of punches blocked by Matson.
Matson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matson swings wildly with an uppercut but McPherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPherson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McPherson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#Tommy Matson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Matson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Finley McPherson!
Our winner, Finley McPherson, 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:
RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Matson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Matson as Draconis shoots in.
Draconis tries to clinch
and Matson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matson throws a hook but Draconis avoids it easily.
Matson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Draconis on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
Draconis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draconis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matson throws out a loose jab but Draconis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Draconis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Matson throws a combination. Draconis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A bone on bone clash there as Draconis blocks the leg kick.
Matson throws a hook but Draconis avoids it easily.
Draconis attempts a counter takedown but Matson avoids it well and moves away.
Draconis closes the distance but Matson moves to the side
and Matson counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draconis. #T2#
Draconis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matson as he jumps to the side.
Draconis has been working on his balance at New York Public Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Matson.
Matson throws a body shot but no joy.
Draconis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matson misses with a low kick as Draconis jumps back.
Draconis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matson defends well and Draconis ends up having to push Matson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matson avoiding damage.
Matson throws a head punch that misses.
Matson lands a nice shot to the body.
Matson misses with a body punch.
Matson gets through Draconis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Draconis struggles to land a body shot inside as Matson controls his hands.
Matson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matson fails to land.
Draconis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Matson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matson misses the shot to the body.
Matson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matson wants it to stay on the feet.
Matson takes a swing at Draconis's ribcage but misses.
Matson throws an overhand right that lands on Draconis's shoulder, as Draconis tries to avoid the shot. #T4##TD#
Draconis looking to score a takedown here. Matson is defending well but Draconis drives through and ends up in Matson's guard.
Matson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Draconis trying to control the position from guard on top but Matson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matson managing to control the position.
Draconis trying to control the position from guard on top but Matson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
That's time! Draconis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Draconis is looking to clinch but Matson is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matson. Draconis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matson misses with a hook.
Matson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draconis.
Matson misses with a wild body shot.
Draconis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draconis darts in trying to clinch
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Matson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draconis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Draconis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matson was covering up waiting for the punch and Draconis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Draconis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draconis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Draconis wants to control from the top but Matson keeps moving.
Matson has control of Draconis's left arm, preventing Draconis from doing any damage.
Draconis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matson pulls Draconis in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Matson stuffs the takedown.
Matson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matson.
The fighters circling - Matson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matson throws the left hand but Draconis avoids the punch easily.
Draconis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matson as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Matson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Draconis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matson was covering up waiting for the punch and Draconis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Draconis throwing strikes from guard but Matson blocks nicely.
Draconis 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.#T4#
Draconis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draconis passes Matson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Draconis trying to control from Matson's half guard. Matson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Draconis throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draconis postures up.
Draconis passes Matson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Draconis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Draconis showed some decent athleticism there.
Draconis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matson trying to control from the bottom.
Matson is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Draconis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tommy Draconis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Draconis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Draconis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draconis.
Tommy Matson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Draconis prevents Matson from improving his position.
Draconis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Matson is trying to stand.
Draconis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matson tries to hold on but Draconis postures up.
Draconis controlling the position easily from mount.
Matson 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.
Draconis lands a couple of good shots and Matson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB#
Draconis working for the choke.
Draconis gets his hands free as Matson looks to control.
Draconis missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Draconis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draconis missing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Draconis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matson 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Matson!
A very excited looking Tommy Matson 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.
Tommy Draconis spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'. |
|
|
|
Event:
RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Ramos tries to clinch there but Matson circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matson misses the target.
We've been told by Matson's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramos misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Matson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Matson.
A head punch on the inside from Matson fails to land.
Matson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramos has double underhooks.
Matson prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Matson is trying to push Ramos away but Ramos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matson being controlled against the cage.
Matson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Matson tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matson blocks an uppercut.
Matson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matson's elbow.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Matson controls the action.
Matson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos pushes Matson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.
Matson leaning against his opponent.
Ramos tries a body shot but Matson blocks it.
#BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Matson throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
#T2#
Ramos misses with a double jab
and Matson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramos avoided it.#CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matson working aggressively here.
Ramos wants to stall.
#BC#
Matson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matson with a body shot.
Ramos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Matson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.#CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Matson stalling the fight.
#BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Matson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matson slips under a jab.#T4#
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Matson misses.
Ramos is looking for the big counter here.
Nice cross by Ramos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Ramos misses.
Matson is looking to counter punch.
Ramos digs a good hook to Matson's body.
Matson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matson misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Matson misses.
The fighters circling - Matson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Matson's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Ramos 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#
Ramos looks to land a combination. Matson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matson scores with a leg kick.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos lands a jab to the head.
Franz Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramos looks to land a combination but Matson avoids it well.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Matson moves out of range.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matson scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Matson.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Matson moves away from the strike by Ramos. #T1##CL2#
Ramos darts in and clinches Matson up against the cage.
Matson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson. #BC#
Matson breaks the clinch.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Matson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Matson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matson's head.
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Matson's shoulder, as Matson tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos misses with a jab to the body
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ramos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
Matson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos with a hook.#CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramos.
Matson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramoss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramos.
Matson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Matson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Ramos lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramos throws a combination that misses
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos tries to clinch up.
It looked like Matson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos throws a hook but Matson avoids it easily.
Ramos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#Tommy Matson's cut is getting worse.
Franz Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos cracks Matson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matson loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Matson counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramos is out of range. #T4#
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matson slips a straight right by Ramos.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Matson circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos misses with a hook.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson'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#
Matson misses with a left hand
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramos tries to clinch
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
It looked like Matson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos tries to clinch but Matson moves out of range.
Matson slips a straight right by Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos misses with a hook.
Matson throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matson misses with a hook.
Matson keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Matson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramos misses with a combination
and Matson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matson moves away.
It looked like Matson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Ramos darts in trying to clinch
and Matson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Matson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramos checks it well.
Matson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Matson throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Matson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matson throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Matson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matson momentarily.
#CUT2#Tommy Matson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matson takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Matson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Ramos darts in trying to clinch
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson connects with a looping right hand.
Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matson avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Matson is looking to counter punch.
Matson throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Ramos tries to clinch up but Matson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Matson counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matson. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos tries to bum rush Matson with a series of wild strikes but Matson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Matson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Ramos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch.
A short right from Matson on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tommy Matson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ramos throws a jab when Matson was well out of range.
Ramos throws a hook but Matson blocks it.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matson walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matson's head.
Matson lands an overhand right.
Ramos throws a hook but Matson blocks it.
Matson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos tries to clinch but Matson is having none of it. #T1#
Ramos throws the left hand but Matson avoids the punch easily.
Matson is looking to counter punch.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Matson moved out of range.
Matson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Matson.
Ramos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Matson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos throws a hook but Matson blocks it.
Matson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Matson.#T2#
Ramos tries to clinch but Matson is having none of it.
Matson dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Matson is looking to counter punch.
Ramos wants to clinch but Matson slips to the side
and Matson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos cracks Matson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos wants to clinch
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matson.
Ramos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matson counters with a left and a right that stings Ramos.
Matson slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Ramos connects with the punch.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Matson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Matson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matson misses with a hook
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Matson connects with a body shot that sends Ramos's belly button to the back.
Matson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matson ducks right into an uppercut from Ramos.
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos misses the body punch
and Matson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Matson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Matson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Matson wants to land a leg kick but Ramos is out of range.
Matson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos throws a right hand that Matson ducks under and follows up with a left that Matson also avoids with ease.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matson counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Franz Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Matson slips under a jab from Ramos.
Matson misses the shot to the body.
Matson jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
Matson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Matson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Matson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ramos darts in trying to clinch
and Matson counters with a left and a right that stings Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matson ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Good leg kick by Matson.
Ramos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos is looking to clinch but Matson is avoiding it.
Matson looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Matson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matson scores with a nice strike.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matson.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos wants to clinch but Matson slips to the side
enabling Matson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Tommy Matson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ramos tests Matson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Matson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos scores with the left hand. Matson knows he should have avoided that one.
Matson is looking to land body kicks.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matson.
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!
Matson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Matson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matson on the side of the head.
Ramos lands a nice hook to Matson's body. Matson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Matson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Matson pushes him off.
It appears Matson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matson throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.#T4#
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Matson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos jabs at Matson's body.
A jab from Matson misses.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Matson's head but Matson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson staying out of range there.
Matson throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Matson.
Matson throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos throws the left hand but Matson avoids the punch easily.
Matson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Matson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramos 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Ramos!
Franz Ramos is the new heavyweight champion! |
|
|
|
Event:
RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Lesnar dives in and grabs Matson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matson pushes down on Lesnar's head and hops out.
Matson ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Matson misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Matson gets caught napping as Lesnar dives in and scores a takedown. Matson manages to retain guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matson controlling Lesnar's posture.
Matson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lesnar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SU#
Lesnar is working an open guard so Matson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Primal Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lesnar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lesnar, into his guard. #REVR#
Matson wants to stand but Lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SU#
Matson stands and steps away. Lesnar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lesnar connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Matson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Matson.
#T3#
Lesnar goes for a double leg but Matson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matson continues to drive forward.
Tommy Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lesnar.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Matson tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Matson misses with an uppercut
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Matson connects with a body shot.#T4#
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Matson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lesnar.
Matson throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matson avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Matson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a double jab
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson'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#
Lesnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Matson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matson scores with a nice strike.
Matson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Matson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lesnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Matson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Matson saw that one coming.
Lesnar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Lesnar looks to move away, Matson throws a big counter combo but Lesnar just gets out of the way.#T1#
Matson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Matson.
Matson misses with a wild body shot.
Matson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Matson misses the target.
Tommy Matson is winning the standup battle so far.
Matson lands with a cross.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Matson avoids them all with ease.
Matson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Lesnar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lesnar is in Matson's guard.#SUB2#
Lesnar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matson is keeping the position for now.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.
Matson manages to get to full guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Matson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
Matson wants to sweep but no luck.
Matson is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matson is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matson pinned against the cage. Matson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matson misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice shot by Matson.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Matson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jab, jab by Lesnar - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Matson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Matson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Matson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Matson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Matson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tests Matson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tommy Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matson.
Matson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar throws out a counter right but Matson avoids it with no problem.
Matson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt
and Matson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Matson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matson but Matson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matson steps in with a hook that catches Lesnar right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Matson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lesnar looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Matson!
Tommy Matson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Tommy Matson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
RSE 13: Descending
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Marx is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matson.
Marx throws a low kick, looking for Matson's leg but Matson calmly moves out of range.
Marx throws a series of punches but Matson avoids them all with ease.
Marx falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matson works Marx's body with a nice hook.
Matson dodges the punch combination from Marx.
A countering left hand to the body from Matson misses.
A swing and a miss from Marx.
Marx swinging wildly here.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matson.#CL2#
Matson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matson.
Matson slows down the pace here.
Matson lands with a short shot to the head.
Marx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Matson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marx throws a right hand that Matson ducks under and follows up with a left that Matson also avoids with ease.
Matson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marx to score with a decent uppercut.
Marx misses with a straight left.
Matson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marx.
Marx swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marx walks straight into a right hand from Matson - that's dropped him! Matson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Marx from any more punishment! Marx 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Matson!
After winning the bout, Tommy Matson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Bitzy throws a lazy uppercut
and Matson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Itzy Bitzy has been cut.
Bitzy throws a lazy right hand but Matson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Matson closes the distance and pushes Bitzy back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bitzy.
Matson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matson lands with a right to the head.
Matson has a couple of punches blocked by Bitzy.
#BC2#
Matson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitzy is just out of range.
Bitzy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitzy misses the shot to the body.
Matson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bitzy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bitzy misses the shot to the body.
Matson misses with an uppercut
and Bitzy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Bitzy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bitzy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bitzy lands a really nice looking cross but Matson seems unphased.
Bitzy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitzy.
Bitzy moves out of range as Matson strikes.
Bitzy sizes up Matson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Matson has been cut.
Matson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matson wants to clinch.
Bitzy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitzy.
Bitzy misses with a body shot
and Matson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Bitzy misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Bitzy.
Matson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bitzy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson misses with a body shot.
Matson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bitzy to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Matson - just one landing.
Matson dips to his left and cracks Bitzy with an uppercut!
Itzy Bitzy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Matson misses.
Bitzy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Bitzy.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Matson's cut even more.#T3#
A big right from Matson misses.
Matson blocks a jab.
Bitzy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matson on the side of the head.
Bitzy misses with a hook to the body
and Matson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matson throws a lazy right hand but Bitzy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bitzy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matson to counter with a crisp jab.
Matson moves away from the strike by Bitzy.
Matson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matson avoids the body shot from Bitzy.
Matson cracks Bitzy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bitzy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bitzy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Matson! |
|
|
|
Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Meadows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matson lands with a good body shot.
Meadows throws out a loose jab but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Matson finds it's way through Meadows's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut.
Meadows throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matson on the side of the head.
Meadows misses with a low kick.
Meadows throws a lazy uppercut
and Matson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meadows thinking.
Matson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meadows.
Matson sizes up Meadows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matson throws a right hand that Meadows ducks under and follows up with a left that Meadows also avoids with ease.
Meadows looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Matson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matson. #T1#
Matson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meadows's efforts to push away.
A short right from Matson.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matson has him pressed against the cage.
Meadows jumps guard but Matson stands there with Meadows around his waist. Meadows gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meadows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matson has him pressed against the cage.
Matson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meadows tries to break the clinch but Matson is controlling the position.
Meadows wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Meadows's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Matson.
Matson leaning against his opponent.
Matson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meadows.
Meadows looks winded!
Matson pushes Meadows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Matson.
#ROC#Meadows is rocked!
Matson pushes Meadows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meadows is still on wobbly legs! Can Matson finish him?#BC#
Matson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Matson's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Meadows takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Matson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Matson! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling drives through with a takedown into Matson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sterling works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sterling not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Sterling might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sterling throwing shots but Matson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Matson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sterling has cracked it and Matson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Sterling!
Our winner, Billy Sterling, 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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
