Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Matiss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan misses with a leg kick.
Matiss thinks about the counter body kick.
Karamyenyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matiss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick that misses.
Matiss counters with a body kick.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matiss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matiss lands with a shot to the body.
Karamyenyan is looking to slow Matiss down with leg kicks.
Karamyenyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Karamyenyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matiss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Matiss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matiss, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Karamyenyan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Karamyenyan. #CUT#
It looks like Mario Matiss has been cut.#T1#
Karamyenyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karamyenyan throws a looping overhand right but Matiss ducks down to avoid it.
Karamyenyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karamyenyan is defended easily by Matiss.
Matiss throws a leg kick which misses Karamyenyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Karamyenyan tries to avoid it.
Karamyenyan misses with a low kick.
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Matiss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karamyenyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karamyenyan thumps Matiss with a low kick.
Matiss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karamyenyan moves away.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karamyenyan.
Matiss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Matiss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karamyenyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matiss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matiss! But no joy.
Matiss connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matiss explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karamyenyan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matiss.
The crowd cheers as Karamyenyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matiss doesn't seem phased though.
Karamyenyan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Matiss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matiss throws a leg kick but Karamyenyan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karamyenyan attempts a counter takedown but Matiss avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Matiss misses with a body shot.
Karamyenyan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karamyenyan misses the shot to the body.
Matiss tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karamyenyan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karamyenyan wants to land a leg kick but Matiss is out of range.
Karamyenyan sizes up Matiss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karamyenyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karamyenyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matiss.#TD#
Karamyenyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matiss controlling the position.
Matiss trying to keep a closed guard but Karamyenyan is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Matiss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matiss trying to keep a closed guard but Karamyenyan is proving a slippery customer.
Karamyenyan trying to control but Matiss is working from the bottom.
Matiss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamyenyan is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karamyenyan is in close to Matiss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vahan Karamyenyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Matiss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karamyenyan throws a series of punches but Matiss avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Matiss coming out on top.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Karamyenyan.
Matiss ducks under a wild hook from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that half lands.
Matiss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vahan Karamyenyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Karamyenyan throws a looping overhand right but Matiss ducks down to avoid it.
Matiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matiss lands a lovely overhand right.
Karamyenyan thows a leg kick but Matiss checks it
and Matiss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses.
Karamyenyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Matiss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vahan Karamyenyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matiss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matiss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karamyenyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matiss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karamyenyan looks for the body kick but Matiss saw that one coming. #TD#
Karamyenyan feints and as Matiss raises his hands in defense, Karamyenyan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matiss keeping moving, preventing Karamyenyan from controlling successfully.
Matiss pulls Karamyenyan in to control the position.
Matiss controls Karamyenyan momentarily but Karamyenyan frees himself. #T2#
Karamyenyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karamyenyan looking to sit in guard and control but Matiss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matiss postures up.
Karamyenyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matiss is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss wants to control from the top but Karamyenyan keeps moving. #T3#
Karamyenyan wants to sweep here but Matiss controlling him for the moment.
Matiss tries to free his leg and advance position but Karamyenyan is retaining full guard.
Matiss content to stall in guard here.
Karamyenyan keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Karamyenyan trying to control the position.
Matiss postures up in Karamyenyan's guard and throws a big left but Karamyenyan blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matiss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karamyenyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matiss.
Matiss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Matiss counters with a straight right hand.
Karamyenyan throws a combination. Matiss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karamyenyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karamyenyan misses with a head kick.
Matiss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matiss scores with a jab.
Karamyenyan cracks Matiss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Karamyenyan.
Matiss wants to counter the offense by Karamyenyan and move into the clinch position.
Matiss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karamyenyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Matiss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vahan Karamyenyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Matiss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamyenyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Matiss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matiss throws a combination. Karamyenyan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karamyenyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matiss.
Karamyenyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matiss slips under a jab from Karamyenyan.
Matiss cracks Karamyenyan with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss lands with a straight right. Karamyenyan didn't see that one coming.
Karamyenyan misses with a low kick.
Karamyenyan throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily.
Matiss throws out a counter right but Karamyenyan avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karamyenyan. Matiss does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Matiss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses.
Matiss misses with a straight left.
Karamyenyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matiss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matiss throws the left hand but Karamyenyan avoids the punch easily.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses.
Karamyenyan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matiss is looking to clinch.
Karamyenyan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matiss wants to land a leg kick but Karamyenyan is out of range.
Karamyenyan slips a jab from Matiss.
Matiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karamyenyan throws out the jab.
Karamyenyan is looking to chop away at Matiss's legs.
Karamyenyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mario Matiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matiss crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karamyenyan - the referee stops the clock and Matiss gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karamyenyan. Matiss manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Matiss misses.
Matiss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karamyenyan tries to bum rush Matiss with a series of wild strikes but Matiss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karamyenyan walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss walks into a left hand.
Matiss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matiss with a hook.
Karamyenyan defending well as Matiss loads up on a big left hand.
Matiss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karamyenyan checks it well.
Matiss lands a head shot.#KD#
Karamyenyan lands a high kick to the side of Matiss's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Karamyenyan dives into guard, looking to finish.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karamyenyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karamyenyan postures up and lands a big shot to Matiss's brow. #ROC#
Matiss is rocked!
Karamyenyan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Matiss's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vahan Karamyenyan!
A victorious Vahan Karamyenyan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Howell misses the jab.
Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matiss misses with a body kick.
Matiss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matiss dips to his left and cracks Howell with an uppercut!
Matiss throws a low kick but Howell moves out of range easily.
Howell moves out of range as Matiss strikes.
Howell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matiss defending well as Howell loads up on a big left hand.
Matiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matiss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howell with a body shot.
Howell looks to score with a jab to the body but Matiss is just out of range.
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matiss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howell checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell looks to throw the jab but Matiss is out of range.
Matiss looks to land a left hand but Howell moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Matiss has closed the distance and engaged Howell in a clinch.
Howell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matiss controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howell avoids it.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Howell misses. #CL2#
Matiss gets a clinch.
Matiss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matiss misses with a punch on the inside.
Matiss misses with some punches.
Matiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matiss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matiss working aggressively here. #T2#
Howell lands a shoulder strike.
Howell fails to pull guard.
Howell is working for takedown but Matiss is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matiss.
Matiss is struggling to control the position.
Matiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howell blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howell.
Howell takes a shot to the head.
Matiss trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Matiss.
A head punch on the inside from Matiss fails to land.
Howell blocks an uppercut.
Matiss working Howell over with knees to the body.
Matiss misses with a knee strike.
Howell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matiss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matiss misses with some punches.
Howell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Howell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matiss is trying to keep an underhook but Howell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matiss tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matiss keeping hold of Howell's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Howell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matiss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Matiss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matiss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Howell misses the target.
Howell blocks a head kick by Matiss.
Howell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matiss scores with a kick to the midsection.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Matiss slips the punch.
Howell throws a jab when Matiss was well out of range.
Matiss only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Howell checks a leg kick.
Matiss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Matiss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matiss looks for the body kick but Howell saw that one coming.
Matiss works the jab nicely.
Howell throws a big shot that misses.
Matiss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howell, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss motions for Howell to come forward. Matiss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Howell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matiss lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matiss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matiss. #T1#
Matiss wants to land a leg kick but Howell is out of range.
Howell throws a hook but Matiss avoids it easily.
Matiss wants to counter the offense by Howell and move into the clinch position.
Matiss cracks Howell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matiss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howell was well out of range. Poor timing from Matiss.
Howell avoids the head kick by Matiss.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
Mario Matiss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matiss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Howell throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Matiss misses
and Matiss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matiss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Howell misses.
Howell misses with a looping right.
Howell thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Matiss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matiss fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Matiss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howell momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howell blocks a head kick by Matiss.
Matiss wants to clinch up but Howell keeps it at a distance.
Matiss slips a straight right by Howell.
Matiss lands a glancing blow to the side of Howell's head.
Howell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Howell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matiss to score with a decent uppercut.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Howell.
Howell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matiss is looking to slow Howell down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Matiss misses.
Matiss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howell's sensitive parts. #T3#
Howell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matiss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
It seemed like Matiss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matiss misses with a kick to the body
and Howell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matiss jabs at Howell's body.
Matiss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away.
Matiss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matiss throws a leg kick but Howell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Matiss.
Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Howell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matiss lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Howell misses.
Matiss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matiss throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Matiss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Howell.
Matiss misses with a hook. Howell ducked under it nicely.
Howell looks to score with a jab to the body but Matiss is just out of range.
Matiss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matiss.
Matiss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howell checks a low kick from Matiss.
Matiss throws a low kick but it's checked well by Howell.
Howell digs a good body shot into Matiss's ribs.
Matiss misses with a kick to the body.
Matiss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howell manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Howell misses its intended target.
Matiss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howell with a body shot.
Matiss throws a good cross that connects.
Matiss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matiss slips a jab from Howell.
Howell connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Matiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Howell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Howell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howell blocks a leg kick.
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matiss.
Howell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Howell misses the target.
Howell throws an overhand right that lands on Matiss's shoulder, as Matiss tries to avoid the shot.
Matiss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Howell.
Matiss slips under a jab.
Matiss takes one to the side of the head.
Matiss slips under a jab from Howell.
Matiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howell throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell misses with a right hand
and Matiss counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matiss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matiss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matiss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Howell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell. #T1#
Nice body punch from Howell.
Matiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matiss tried to score with a low kick but Howell checks it.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss misses with a low kick as Howell jumps back.
A slow jab from Howell misses its intended target.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Matiss tenderised Howell's leg. Howell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matiss looks to land a combination but Howell avoids it well.
Howell slips a straight right by Matiss.
It looked like Howell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matiss missing with a left hand there. Howell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matiss misses with a body kick.
Matiss works the jab nicely.
Matiss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howell.
Matiss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matiss lands with a kick to the temple. Howell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matiss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howell.
Howell misses with a straight right.
Matiss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Howell lands with a straight right. Matiss didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matiss.
Matiss slips under a jab from Howell.
Matiss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howell.
Matiss looks to land a left hand but Howell moved out of range nicely.
Howell scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howell checks a leg kick.
It looked like Howell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matiss misses with a leg kick
and Howell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matisss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matiss misses with a low kick.
Howell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Matiss tries to clinch up.
Howell throws out a loose jab but Matiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matiss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Matiss throws a hook to the side of Howell's head but Howell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matiss misses the shot to the body.
Matiss tries to land a front kick but Howell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matiss throws a lazy body kick
and Howell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howell scores with a jab. Matiss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Howell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matiss throws out a leg kick but Howell moves out of range and Matiss only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Howell misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matiss.
Matiss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Howell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howell throwing a counter right hand but Matiss manages to avoid it.
Matiss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Matiss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howell connects with a body shot.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss ducks under a wild hook from Howell.
Howell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mario Matiss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howell misses with a wild body shot.
Matiss counters with a body kick.
Howell scores with a decent looking hook.
Howell connects with a nice looking jab.
Matiss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matiss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left lands for Howell.
Matiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matiss.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Josh Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howell with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Matiss.
I've got Matiss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Matiss!
After winning the bout, Mario Matiss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Josh Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'My opposition fought like a 10-year-old girl tonight. I'm not sure if I got knocked out or lost a terrible decision. My head hurts. '.

Event: BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Matiss punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Matiss drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Matiss manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matiss has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Matiss misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Matiss throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matiss just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Matiss misses with some punches.
Matiss stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Matiss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Matiss misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Matiss as the two fighters clinch.
Matiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matiss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Matiss.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Matiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matiss.
Matiss scores with a shoulder strike.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Gracie has hold of one of Matiss's legs. Matiss is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matiss keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie 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.
Gracie postures up in Matiss's guard and throws a big left but Matiss blocks it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matiss wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie passes Matiss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Gracie lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matiss is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Matiss frees his head quite easily.
Matiss is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie looking to control but Matiss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of Matiss's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matiss manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Matiss is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matiss is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Matiss turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matiss. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sailor Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Matiss.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Matiss avoids it well and moves away.
Matiss throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Matiss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matiss throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matiss is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matiss is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Matiss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matiss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matiss's head.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matiss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Matiss is defending well.
Matiss trying to control but Gracie postures up. #T2##SUB#
Matiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Matiss taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard. #SUB#
Matiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matiss?
Matiss tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matiss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sailor Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matiss is trying to escape the mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gracie! Matiss is hurt baaadly! Gracie is firing away with more strikes - Matiss is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sailor Gracie!
A very excited looking Sailor Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Lopes shoots in but Matiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from Matiss. #CL#
Matiss forces Lopes back against the cage and clinches.
Lopes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matiss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matiss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Matiss clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matiss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopes looks winded!
Matiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopes backwards. #KD#
Matiss drops Lopes with a big knee straight up the middle! Lopes is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Lopes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Diogo Lopes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matiss!
Lopes is still on wobbly legs! Can Matiss finish him?
Matiss lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Matiss!
A very excited looking Mario Matiss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Destiny 168: Killer vs. Puno 2
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Matiss moves out of range of the body kick from Knockout.
Matiss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matiss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matiss misses with a kick to the body
and Matiss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knockout misses with an uppercut. Matiss saw that one coming.
Matiss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knockout manages to circle out of the way.
Knockout with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matiss to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Knockout takes one on the button.
Matiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss dips to his left and cracks Knockout with an uppercut!
Knockout swinging wildly here.
Matiss scores with a jab. Knockout acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Knockout on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Matiss throws a leg kick but Knockout moved away.
Knockout keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matiss.
Knockout misses with a straight right.
Matiss slips a straight right by Knockout.
Matiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matiss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knockout checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matiss misses the body punch
and Knockout counters with a three punch combo that has Matiss backing up. Matiss nods at Knockout to acknowledge the strikes.
Knockout slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matiss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knockout walks into a stiff left hand from Matiss.
Matiss scores with a head kick. Knockout tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matiss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matiss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knockout is able to avoid easily.
Knockout replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matiss blocks it well.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Knockout checks a low kick from Matiss.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Matiss misses.
Matiss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knockout.
Knockout tests Matiss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matiss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knockout's sensitive parts.
Matiss misses with a straight left.
Knockout thows a leg kick but Matiss checks it
letting Matiss counter with a right hand.
Knockout works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matiss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knockout jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matiss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knockout is able to avoid easily.
Matiss defending well as Knockout loads up on a big left hand.
Matiss appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matiss throws a right and a left that Knockout avoids nicely. #T3#
Matiss cracks Knockout with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knockout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knockout lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matiss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matiss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knockout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knockout avoids the head kick by Matiss.
Matiss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matiss motions for Knockout to come forward. Matiss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knockout throws a right and a left that Matiss avoids nicely.
Matiss misses with the body kick
and Knockout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matiss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knockout has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knockout darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matiss checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knockout crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matiss - the referee stops the clock and Knockout gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matiss. Knockout manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Knockout looks to throw the jab but Matiss is out of range.
Knockout thuds his right hand into Matiss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knockout moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Matiss is rocked!
Knockout throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily.
Oh Matiss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matiss finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Knockout's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Matiss falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Destiny 163: Erasmus vs Killer
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Matiss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jitsu blocks a leg kick.
Matiss keeps the fight on the outside.
Matiss throws a leg kick but Jitsu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jitsu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matiss.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but Matiss shows good takedown defense.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Matiss is predictable there #TD#
and Jitsu counters with a shoot takedown. Matiss fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Matiss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matiss manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Matiss's guard.
Jitsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jitsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jitsu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matiss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matiss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matiss! #REVB#
Jitsu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Matiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
Jitsu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Jitsu has his foot on Matiss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matiss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jitsu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matiss has passed into half guard!
Matiss performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Matiss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jitsu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass. #SUB#
Jitsu working for a triangle but Matiss defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matiss wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving. #T3#
Matiss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jitsu 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.
Matiss throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Matiss defends easily. #SUB#
Jitsu working for a triangle but Matiss defends it easily. #SUB#
Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Matiss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jitsu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Matiss is defending well. Jitsu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Matiss has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jitsu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 53
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Farfy Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Matiss, which made it look bad.
Farfy Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Farfy Iii gets a double leg takedown into Matiss's guard.
Farfy Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matiss trying to control the position.
Farfy Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farfy Iii stays in close to Matiss's body and controls the position. #T1#
Matiss controlling the position.
Matiss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farfy Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farfy Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farfy Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farfy Iii stands up over Matiss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farfy Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matiss is trying to control the position but Farfy Iii postures up. #T2#
Farfy Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matiss wants to sweep here but Farfy Iii controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matiss throws a leg kick
and Farfy Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Farfy Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matiss's half guard.
Nice strikes from Farfy Iii there.
Matiss is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farfy Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farfy Iii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matiss is refusing to be controlled, as Farfy Iii sits in half guard. #T3#
Matiss wants to get back to full guard.
Matiss keeps trying to improve his position.
Farfy Iii is taking a breather. Matiss says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Farfy Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farfy Iii not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matiss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farfy Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farfy Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matiss's head.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
Matiss is adopting a defensive guard.
Farfy Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farfy Iii won't allow Matiss to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farfy Iii.
Matiss tries to clinch up.
Farfy Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matiss misses with a straight right.
Farfy Iii dives in and grabs Matiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matiss pushes down on Farfy Iii's head and hops out.
Matiss misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Matiss misses #TD#
and Farfy Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matiss's guard.
Farfy Iii advances position into side control!
Farfy Iii is staying tight to Matiss's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii is looking to take a break and control but Matiss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Matiss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Farfy Iii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matiss wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farfy Iii connects with a nice short shot to Matiss's temple.
Farfy Iii uses his free foot to push down on Matiss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matiss.
Farfy Iii prevents Matiss from getting the reversal.
Matiss wants to control but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Farfy Iii with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Farfy Iii controlling from mount.
Farfy Iii wants to control the pace but Matiss is squirming around nicely.
Farfy Iii lands a big shot there that rocks Matiss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farfy Iii raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matiss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farfy Iii with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Matiss working to try and regain half guard.
Farfy Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matiss can do to turn this around?
Matiss is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Farfy Iii pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Farfy Iii punching from mount but Matiss doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Farfy Iii controlling from the full mount.
Farfy Iii thowing shots but they're missing.
Farfy Iii working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Farfy Iii throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Matiss tries to hold on but Farfy Iii pushes him away.
Matiss avoids a series of strikes thrown by Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii with a couple of short strikes.
Matiss wants to control but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Farfy Iii lands a big elbow - Matiss is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Matiss is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Johan Farfy Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Destiny 158: Jitsu vs. Iii
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bergman checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matiss cracks Bergman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matiss's head.
A solid body kick from Matiss.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman checks a low kick from Matiss.#CL#
Matiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it. #TD2#
Bergman successfully pulls guard.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Bergman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bergman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matiss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bergman controlling Matiss's posture.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matiss tries to counter by clinching up but Bergman breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergman with a hook.
Bergman fails with a takedown attempt.
Matiss misses with an uppercut.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matiss sprawls well. Matiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Matiss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Matiss misses with a body shot.
Bergman lands with a straight right. Matiss didn't see that one coming.
Bergman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bergman checks a leg kick.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman lands a jab to Matiss's midsection.
Matiss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Bergman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matiss.
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergman throws a looping overhand right but Matiss ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Matiss lands a jab to the head.
Matiss slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Matiss checks a low kick from Bergman.
Bergman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matiss.
Matiss throws a low kick but Bergman moves out of range easily.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Bergman tries to clinch but Matiss moves out of range. #CL#
Bergman tries to keep at a distance but Matiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Matiss. #T4#
Matiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matiss goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bergman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Matiss does it's job there.
Matiss tries a low kick but Bergman avoids it.
Matiss moves in looking to clinch but Bergman pushes him off.
Matiss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Matiss throws a lazy right hand but Bergman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matiss scores with a push kick.
Matiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergman.
Matiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matiss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up with Matiss, looking for a takedown. Bergman pushes Matiss against the cage but Matiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matiss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bergman just manages to avoid it.
Bergman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Matiss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bergman shoots in for a double leg but Matiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
Bergman scores with a shot to the body.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Bergman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bergman.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Matiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss misses with a leg kick.
Matiss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Matiss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bergman is out of range and Matiss settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matiss.
Bergman moves in looking to clinch but Matiss pushes him off.#TD2#
Bergman scores with a takedown into Matiss's guard.#T1#
Matiss trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matiss working a defensive guard here.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matiss's head.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss controlling the position.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matiss is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Matiss has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
Bergman working some strikes from top position.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman keeps trying to improve his position.
Matiss wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
Bergman is keen to just control but Matiss is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bergman throwing shots but Matiss is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Matiss defends the submission attempt.
Matiss gets back to full guard.
Matiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Matiss, not yet.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss 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.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Bergman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bergman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Bergman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergman swings for the body but Matiss moves out of range.
Matiss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman looks to throw the jab but Matiss is out of range.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
Bergman misses with a right hand
and Matiss counters with a nice body kick.
Bergman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matiss moves away.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matiss.
Bergman misses the jab.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matiss but Matiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matiss.
Bergman moves away from the strike by Matiss.
Matiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matiss scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Matiss clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Matiss.
Matiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matiss after a bit of a struggle.
Matiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matiss gets through Bergman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely. #T1#
Bergman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Matiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matiss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman fails to pull guard.
Matiss missing with knees to the body.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Bergman.
Bergman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matiss crunches a lovely knee into Bergman's ribcage.
Matiss lands a good knee to the midsection. Bergman won't want to take too many of those.
Bergman tries to pull guard but Matiss holds him up against the cage and eventually Bergman drops back down to his feet.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Matiss working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss just leaning against Bergman, taking a breather.
Matiss lands a nice uppercut.
Matiss stalling in the clinch but Bergman improves position.
Matiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
A short right from Matiss.
Matiss working Bergman over with knees to the body.
Bergman jumps guard but Matiss stands there with Bergman around his waist. Bergman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matiss is working Bergman over against the cage.
Matiss lands a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Selfrid Bergman's cut even more.
Matiss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Matiss on the inside. #T3#
Matiss landing knees to the body.
Bergman takes a shot to the head.
Mario Matiss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matiss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matiss is stalling here.
Bergman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matiss scores with a hook to the body.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergman is working for takedown but Matiss is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Bergman is rocked!
Matiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Bergman is still on wobbly legs! Can Matiss finish him?#T4#
Matiss lands a big knee! That's hurt Bergman! Oh, he's all over the place! Matiss lands another knee that sends Bergman to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Matiss!
Mario Matiss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Destiny 154: Nah vs. Britton
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Matiss misses.
Matiss misses with a low kick.
Gaarlandt throws a fast counter high kick but Matiss manages to duck under it in time.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaarlandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaarlandt ducks right into an uppercut from Matiss.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Matiss scores with a nice strike.
Gaarlandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matiss tried to score with a low kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily. #CL#
Matiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaarlandt blocks an uppercut.
Matiss blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaarlandt is trying to break free.
Matiss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaarlandt's efforts to push away.#T1#
Matiss tries to work over Gaarlandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Gaarlandt is blocking nicely.
Gaarlandt scores with a shot to the side of Matiss's head.
Gaarlandt throws a head punch that misses.
Matiss landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch.
Matiss blocks a leg kick.
Matiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaarlandt takes one to the chin there.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Matiss avoids it.
Gaarlandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Gaarlandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matiss throws a solid leg kick but Gaarlandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Matiss moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matiss. #CL#
Matiss moves into range and clinches up with Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt is trying to force a seperation but Matiss has the dominant position.#T2#
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
Gaarlandt is trying to stall. #BC2#
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Gaarlandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matiss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaarlandt feints a jab promting Matiss to slip. Gaarlandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matiss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matiss lands with a kick to the temple. Gaarlandt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matiss misses with a two punch combination.
Matiss cracks the inside of Gaarlandt's front leg.
Gaarlandt misses with a wild combination.
Gaarlandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matiss blocks a head kick by Gaarlandt.
Matiss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gaarlandt scores with a head kick. Matiss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Matiss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matiss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matiss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt lands a head kick. Matiss smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matiss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaarlandt is able to avoid easily.
Gaarlandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matiss backs up against the cage.
Matiss fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gaarlandt throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss moves out of range as Gaarlandt throws a body kick.
Matiss stuns Gaarlandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matiss.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Matiss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Matiss lands but Gaarlandt takes it in his stride.
Matiss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaarlandt's sensitive parts.
Matiss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matiss ducks under a wild hook from Gaarlandt.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Gaarlandt unleashes a big counter combination but Matiss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matiss misses the target.
Gaarlandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matiss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good work by Gaarlandt as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaarlandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that Matiss semi-blocks.
Matiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaarlandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Matiss throws a wild body kick that Gaarlandt sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Gaarlandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gaarlandt throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaarlandt keeps Matiss at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Gaarlandt lands but Matiss takes it in his stride.
Matiss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matiss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gaarlandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matiss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaarlandt throws a big shot that misses.
Matiss lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
A head kick from Gaarlandt lands but Matiss takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gaarlandt.
Matiss tries to clinch up but Gaarlandt circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Gaarlandt blocks the low kick.
Gaarlandt blocks a leg kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Matiss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Gaarlandt.
Ricardo Gaarlandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matiss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Matiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss misses with a low kick as Gaarlandt jumps back.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss cracks Gaarlandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaarlandt.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matiss lands with an overhand left.
Matiss throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaarlandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matiss.
Matiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses.
Matiss is looking to clinch. #T2#
Matiss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a two punch combo.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaarlandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaarlandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt.
Matiss throwing a counter right hand but Gaarlandt manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Matiss finds it's target.
Gaarlandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Matiss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Matiss moves out of range easily.
Matiss throws a shot from downtown. Gaarlandt moves away and avoids it.
Matiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaarlandt.
Good shot there by Matiss.
Gaarlandt misses with a double jab.
Gaarlandt throws the kick towards the body but Matiss avoids it.#T3#
Gaarlandt looks for the body kick but Matiss saw that one coming.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body.
Matiss tries a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Gaarlandt throws a counter combo.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaarlandt throws an overhand right that lands on Matiss's shoulder, as Matiss tries to avoid the shot.
Matiss throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Gaarlandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaarlandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matiss!
Matiss throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
Gaarlandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matiss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matiss.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses.
Gaarlandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaarlandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matiss avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaarlandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaarlandt blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Matiss darts in and clinches Gaarlandt up against the cage.
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
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!
Gaarlandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matiss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaarlandt lands an uppercut.
Matiss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gaarlandt's face.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Gaarlandt blocks it.
Matiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matiss is pushing Gaarlandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gaarlandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Matiss will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matiss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
It looked like Matiss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matiss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gaarlandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaarlandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaarlandt throws a counter combo.
Gaarlandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matiss blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaarlandt scores with a four punch combination!
Matiss throws a leg kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matiss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss scores with a three punch combo!
Gaarlandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Matiss misses with a leg kick
and Gaarlandt counters with a left and a right that stings Matiss.
Matiss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matiss throws a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Gaarlandt misses with the body kick
and Matiss counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gaarlandt.
Matiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaarlandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matiss cracks Gaarlandt with an open hand slap.
Matiss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt is out of range.
Gaarlandt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gaarlandt moves out of range of the body kick from Matiss.
Matiss throws a sloppy head kick and Gaarlandt moves out of range easily.
Matiss lands a head kick. Gaarlandt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matiss avoids the head kick by Gaarlandt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matiss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaarlandt misses with a two punch combination.
Gaarlandt misses with a head kick.
Gaarlandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Matiss is looking to land body kicks.
Gaarlandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Matiss drives through and clinches with Gaarlandt against the cage.
Matiss landing knees to the head.
Matiss works on Gaarlandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Gaarlandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matiss working Gaarlandt over with knees to the body.
Matiss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matiss scores a nice knee to the body.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaarlandt avoids it.
Matiss lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Matiss.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaarlandt backwards.
Gaarlandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Gaarlandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Matiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaarlandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaarlandt backwards.
A short left from Matiss.
Gaarlandt throws a head punch that misses.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaarlandt.
Matiss lands with a light punch inside.
Gaarlandt tries to circle away but Matiss has him pinned against the cage.
Gaarlandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matiss keeps control of Gaarlandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaarlandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Matiss doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Matiss lands a knee to the body.
Matiss trying to control the position but instead, Gaarlandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matiss into the cage.
Matiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matiss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matiss blocking some punches.
Matiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaarlandt's efforts to push away.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but Gaarlandt blocks with his arms.
Matiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matiss tries to work over Gaarlandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaarlandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Matiss misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mario Matiss!
A victorious Mario Matiss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ricardo Gaarlandt had this to say: 'i will never suffer defeat ,i ll come stronger and better in my next fight,thanks to all the fans out there..'.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 46
Date: Apr 19, 2016

#R1#
Matiss is looking to chop away at Jitsu's legs.
Jitsu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matiss throws a body shot but no joy.
Matiss misses with a low kick as Jitsu jumps back.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mario Matiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jitsu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matiss has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jitsu is working to tighten his grip on Matiss's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Matiss has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jitsu is really squeezing tight and eventually Matiss passes out! Jitsu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jiu Jitsu waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

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