Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Dynasty 36
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Matoshin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin jabs Vamoosh right on the nose. Vamoosh blinks but takes it well.
Vamoosh's coach down at The Wild Beasts Zoo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vamoosh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Vamoosh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Vamoosh counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Matoshin. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Matoshin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vamoosh lands with an uppercut that bounces Matoshin off the ropes and back into range.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Vamoosh throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Vamoosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick
and Matoshin counters with a one-two to the body.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Matoshin misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Matoshin is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
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!
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vamoosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh connects with a crisp jab.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Vamoosh counters with a nice body shot.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Vamoosh counters by clinching up.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
A short left from Vamoosh.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Vamoosh controls the action.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vamoosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vamoosh dodges the punch combination from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back.
It seemed like Vamoosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vamoosh doesn't seem phased though.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Vamoosh.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh feints a counter leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a series of wild punches.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Vamoosh checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Oh Matoshin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vamoosh just manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Vamoosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Vamoosh's defenses.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a double jab.
Vamoosh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Matoshin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
Vamoosh throws out a leg kick but Matoshin moves out of range and Vamoosh only half commits.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin sizes up Vamoosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Vamoosh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Vamoosh off balance momentarily.
Vamoosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vamoosh keeps Matoshin at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Vamoosh misses the body punch
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Vamoosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matoshin at a distance.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matoshin throws out a leg kick but Vamoosh moves out of range and Matoshin only half commits.
Vamoosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Vamoosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh walks into a jab.#T2#
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vamoosh on the side of the head.
Matoshin walks into a jab.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Vamoosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vamoosh on the side of the head.
Vamoosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Vamoosh tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Vamoosh misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh thinks about the counter body kick.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Vamoosh's legs.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the body
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Matoshin throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vamoosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Matoshin defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vamoosh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamoosh can do to turn this around?
Vamoosh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Vamoosh sees coming a mile off.
Vamoosh scores with the left hand. Matoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin had his way with Ravi Vamoosh in that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
A low kick from Matoshin misses #CL2#
and Vamoosh moves into the clinch.
Vamoosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vamoosh lands a right hand.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Vamoosh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vamoosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Matoshin.
Vamoosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vamoosh presses Matoshin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Matoshin wants to break free but Vamoosh has control. #KD2#
Vamoosh creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Matoshin crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Vamoosh engages and cracks Matoshin with a massive lead left hook - Matoshin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Vamoosh is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ravi Vamoosh! Ravi Vamoosh retains his lightweight title!
Ravi Vamoosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 26
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Matoshin lunges at Taggart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taggart's hand.
Taggart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matoshin lands a high kick!
Taggart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Taggart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Taggart settles back down.
Matoshin looks to land a body kick but Taggart moved away.
Matoshin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taggart's calf.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin cracks Taggart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taggart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taggart.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for Matoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Taggart.
Taggart throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Taggart misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Taggart has closed the distance and engaged Matoshin in a clinch.
Matoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Taggart has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Taggart misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart trying to land knees to the body.
Matoshin lands with a right to the head.
Taggart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Taggart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Taggart blocks it. #BC2#
Taggart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taggart thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Taggart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Taggart is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Nice defenses there by Taggart.
Taggart misses with a looping right.
Matoshin dodges the punch combination from Taggart.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Matoshin cracks Taggart with an open hand slap.
Taggart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taggart throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taggart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taggart slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Taggart feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped Taggart's head back.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taggart misses the shot to the body.
Taggart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Taggart moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taggart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taggart throws a sloppy head kick and Matoshin moves out of range easily.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Taggart misses with a leg kick.
Taggart throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Taggart throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taggart avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin misses with a jab to the body
and Taggart counters with a three punch combo that has Matoshin backing up. Matoshin nods at Taggart to acknowledge the strikes.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Taggart misses the target.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Taggart misses with a looping left.
Matoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
Taggart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taggart is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taggart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taggart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Taggart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taggart slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Taggart throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Taggart moves out of range. #T1#
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taggart.
Taggart defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Taggart tries to clinch up.
Matoshin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taggart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taggart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Taggart moves out of range easily.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taggart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taggart connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taggart counters with a low kick, right behind Matoshin 's knee.
Taggart tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taggart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taggart catches Matoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taggart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taggart.
Taggart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Taggart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taggart tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Taggart.
Taggart throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Taggart's legs.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taggart can do to turn this around?
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taggart can pounce on him.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taggart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taggart under the eye.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taggart tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taggart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taggart throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Taggart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taggart has time to react.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taggart is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taggart's sensitive parts.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Taggart moved out of range.
Taggart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
Taggart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taggart tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taggart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taggart throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Matoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Taggart.
Taggart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matoshin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taggart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Taggart checks it.
Taggart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taggart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taggart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole Taggart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Taggart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taggart throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taggart just manages to avoid it.
Taggart misses with the combination.
Taggart drops his hands momentarily and Matoshin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Taggart throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Taggart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taggart cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taggart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taggart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taggart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taggart motions for Matoshin to come forward. Taggart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taggart swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Taggart.
Taggart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
Well Matoshin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
After the big win, Toshi Matoshin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 22
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remoreras thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matoshin if he has to take too many more of those.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remoreras.
Remoreras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Matoshin there.
Remoreras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Remoreras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Remoreras avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Remoreras. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin wants to slow Remoreras down by chopping away at his legs.
Remoreras replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matoshin blocks it well.
Remoreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remoreras thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras scores with a push kick.
Matoshin scores with a head kick. Remoreras tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Remoreras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Remoreras.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Remoreras has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Remoreras checks a leg kick.
Remoreras motions for Matoshin to come forward. Remoreras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Matoshin lands.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Remoreras moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remoreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Remoreras sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Remoreras. #T2#
Crunch! Remoreras slams his shin into Matoshin's torso.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Remoreras is looking to score with low kicks.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Remoreras is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Remoreras lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Remoreras ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Remoreras looks to land a combination but Matoshin avoids it well.
Remoreras scores with a nice strike.
Remoreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Matoshin - just one landing.
Matoshin connects with a crisp jab.
Remoreras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matoshin lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras blocks a jab.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remoreras lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remoreras.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Remoreras misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Remoreras is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Matoshin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Remoreras avoids the punch easily.
Remoreras avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
A good leg kick by Remoreras.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
A telegraphed right hand from Remoreras misses the target.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin stuns Remoreras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin jabs at Remoreras's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin slips a jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remoreras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remoreras on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Remoreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Remoreras's head back.
Matoshin walks into a left hand.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remoreras throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remoreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remoreras throws a body shot but no joy.
Remoreras slips a jab from Matoshin.
Remoreras is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Remoreras misses with a body shot.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remoreras.
Remoreras ducks right into an uppercut from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Remoreras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.#T2#
Remoreras throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
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!
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Remoreras back to the ropes. Matoshin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Remoreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matoshin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Matoshin throws a hook but Remoreras blocks it.
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Remoreras works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Remoreras is out of range.
Matoshin wants to land a leg kick but Remoreras is out of range.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Remoreras is just out of range.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Remoreras can do to turn this around?
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remoreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Remoreras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Matoshin throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Remoreras.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Remoreras moved out of range.
Remoreras slips under a jab.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Remoreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Matoshin thuds his right hand into Remoreras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
Remoreras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Remoreras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin cracks Remoreras with a good jab.
Remoreras takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras throws a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Remoreras moved out of range nicely.
Remoreras feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Matoshin ducks right into an uppercut from Remoreras.
Remoreras slips under a jab.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remoreras.
Remoreras avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Remoreras takes a kick to the side of the head.
Remoreras lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
Remoreras misses the jab.
Remoreras slips a jab from Matoshin.
Remoreras feints a counter leg kick.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Remoreras.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot.
Remoreras tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Remoreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Remoreras 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. #T2#
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Remoreras's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Remoreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Remoreras misses.
Remoreras connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Remoreras.
Remoreras misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Remoreras moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Remoreras avoids the punch easily.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remoreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Remoreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remoreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markus Remoreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Matoshin waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin jabs Teimosia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Teimosia 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.
Teimosia misses the jab.
Matoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Matoshin moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Teimosia lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin throws a head kick that Teimosia semi-blocks.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Teimosia slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Teimosia wants to counter with a clinch but Matoshin pushes him away.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Teimosia's defenses.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teimosia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teimosia scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Teimosia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matoshin.
Teimosia looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teimosia.
Matoshin throws out a leg kick but Teimosia moves out of range and Matoshin only half commits.
Teimosia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teimosia tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teimosia throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
A jab from Teimosia does it's job there.
Teimosia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Teimosia seems unphased.
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin cracks Teimosia with an open hand slap.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Teimosia ducks right into an uppercut from Matoshin.
Teimosia looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Teimosia has Matoshin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matoshin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teimosia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
Teimosia tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Teimosia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teimosia wants to counter the offense by Matoshin and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teimosia, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a few strikes there.
Teimosia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teimosia!
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teimosia throws out the jab.
Matoshin checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin throws a hook but Teimosia blocks it.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teimosia.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Teimosia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teimosia.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Teimosia takes the fight into the clinch.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
It looked like Matoshin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Teimosia.
Matoshin walks into a stiff left hand from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the combination.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Teimosia. That snapped Matoshin's head back.
A big left from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia throws a right hand that Matoshin ducks under and follows up with a left that Matoshin also avoids with ease.
Teimosia misses with a looping right.
Teimosia slips a jab from Matoshin.#T2#
Teimosia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia lands a really nice looking cross but Matoshin seems unphased.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Teimosia saw that one coming.
Matoshin sets himself, and Teimosia steps forward looking for the clinch! Matoshin avoids it this time.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teimosia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Teimosia walks into a left hand.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teimosia.
Teimosia moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Teimosia moves out of range.
Matoshin lands with a slapping head kick.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia scores with a jab to the body.
Hilton Teimosia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teimosia slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Teimosia moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Teimosia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teimosia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matoshin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teimosia.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Teimosia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teimosia misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Teimosia is predictable there
and Matoshin counters with a three punch combo that has Teimosia backing up. Teimosia nods at Matoshin to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#CL2#
Teimosia closes the distance and pushes Matoshin back into the ropes.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin lands with a left to the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands. #T1#
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin. #BC#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Teimosia pushes Matoshin away with a front kick.
Matoshin throws a series of punches but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
A big right from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Teimosia slips the punch.
Teimosia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teimosia wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
A shot to the body from Teimosia misses
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matoshin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Teimosia as he connects with a hook.
Teimosia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.
Matoshin connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Teimosia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teimosia throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teimosia's knee momentarily.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Matoshin works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 2
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Clap's head back.
Clap throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Clap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Matoshin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Clap throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Clap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Clap's ribs.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clap counters with a head kick. That will keep Matoshin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Clap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
Clap slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Clap counters with a nice body shot.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Clap connects with a leg kick. Matoshin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matoshin jabs at Clap's body.#CL2#
Clap has Matoshin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clap swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Clap scores with the left hand. Matoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clap's sensitive parts.
Clap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clap throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Clap with a series of wild strikes but Clap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matoshin needs to keep his hands up - Clap had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Matoshin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
Clap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Clap settles back down.
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clap.
Clap throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Matoshin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clap throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a right hand that Clap ducks under and follows up with a left that Clap also avoids with ease.
Clap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Clap misses its intended target.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clap doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clap.
Matoshin throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Clap clips Matoshin with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Matoshin a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matoshin if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab from Matoshin.
Clap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matoshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clap misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Clap.
Matoshin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clap defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Clap walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Nice body punch from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Clap acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClap.#T2#
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clap stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
Clap misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin lands a head kick!
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap misses the jab.
Clap slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Clap scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Clap moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Clap scores with a shot to the body.
Clap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Clap takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clap scores with a sloppy right hand. Matoshin should have avoided that one.
Clap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Clap tries to counter with a clinch but Matoshin shakes him off and moves away.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clap is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Matoshin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clap counters with a body kick.
Clap listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clap.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Matoshin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClap.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Clap slips under a jab.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clap scores with a leg kick.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
A solid body kick from Clap.
Clap takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin misses with a left hand #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Clap moves into the clinch.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clap lands a body punch.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Matoshin wants to break free but Clap has control.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin has had enough of the clinch but Clap keeps him there for the moment.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Clap.
I think Clap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Loso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Matoshin does no damage.
Loso misses with a body kick.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin moves out of range as Loso strikes.
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loso.
Loso lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Loso missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Loso swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loso 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.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loso. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
Loso misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Loso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Loso misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin takes a swing at Loso's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Loso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Loso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Loso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loso lands with an uppercut that bounces Matoshin off the ropes and back into range.
Loso looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loso feints a counter leg kick.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Loso. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Loso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loso misses with a body punch
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loso misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
Loso throws a leg kick
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Loso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loso scrambles back to his feet.
Loso misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loso throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loso tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Loso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin misses with a kick to the body.
Loso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loso.
Loso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loso walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Loso counters with a nice uppercut.
Loso lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loso throws a leg kick that misses.
Loso tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin throws a hook but Loso avoids it easily.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Loso blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Loso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Loso slips the punch.
Loso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Loso ducks down to avoid it.
Loso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loso tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Loso tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Loso tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Loso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Matoshin as he checks the leg kick.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin digs a good body shot into Loso's ribs.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin throws a low kick but Loso moves out of range easily.
Loso feints a counter leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a jab to the body
and Loso counters with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Loso.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Loso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Loso settles back down.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Loso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Loso is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Loso jabs at Matoshin's body.
Matoshin throws a hook but Loso avoids it easily.
Loso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Loso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loso.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Loso darts in and clinches Matoshin up against the ropes.#T2#
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loso digs a right hand underneath Matoshin's ribcage. Matoshin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin is trying to force a seperation but Loso has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action. #BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loso can pounce on him.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Loso moved away.
Loso scoring well with a low kick there.
Loso connects with a body shot.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loso lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Loso does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Loso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matoshin thumps Loso with a low kick.
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 Toshi Matoshin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin checks a low kick from Loso.
Kabu Loso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Loso slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Loso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin backing away here, and Loso unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loso.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Loso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loso lands a really nice looking cross but Matoshin seems unphased.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin lands with a hook. Loso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Loso throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Loso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A right-left combo lands from Matoshin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loso 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 Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Loso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Loso moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loso.
Loso looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Loso blocks a jab.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Loso moves away and avoids it.
Loso tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Loso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Loso clinches.
Loso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matoshin managing to block the knees to the body from Loso.
Matoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Loso.
Loso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Loso blocks a body shot from Matoshin. #BC#
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Loso misses with a straight right.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Loso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Loso tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Loso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Loso.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loso moves away.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Loso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Loso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Loso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Loso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill 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: PKL 1.10
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvestre needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matoshin.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Silvestre slips a jab from Matoshin.
Silvestre throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Silvestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Matoshin counters with a nice leg kick.
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Matoshin with a jab.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Silvestre stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silvestre in his tracks.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvestre's sensitive parts.
Silvestre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silvestre blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Silvestre is out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin jabs Silvestre right on the nose. Silvestre blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Matoshin scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Silvestre gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin cracks Silvestre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvestre walks into a left hand.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Silvestre 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.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
Silvestre walks into a jab.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Silvestre slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
Silvestre throws a big counter head kick but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Silvestre checks it.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre wants to counter with a clinch but Matoshin pushes him away.
Matoshin misses with a combination
and Silvestre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silvestre doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvestre can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Silvestre clinches with his opponent.
Matoshin digs a right hand into Silvestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvestre's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Silvestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matoshin stuns Silvestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silvestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Silvestre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Silvestre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Silvestre should have avoided that one.
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Silvestre moves out of range easily.
Matoshin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silvestre backs up against the ropes.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Silvestre misses with a looping left.
Silvestre slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Silvestre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Silvestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvestre takes one on the button.
Silvestre moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Silvestre.#T2#
A cross from Matoshin lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin throws a hook but Silvestre blocks it.
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silvestre throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Silvestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin sizes up Silvestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matoshin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Silvestre.
Silvestre moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
A little jabbing left from Silvestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Silvestre avoids the punch easily.
Silvestre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silvestre missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silvestre tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvestre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. Silvestre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvestre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silvestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Silvestre throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestre is just out of range.
Matoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Silvestre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Silvestre.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Silvestre is out of range.
Matoshin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut
and Matoshin counters with a three punch combo that has Silvestre backing up. Silvestre nods at Matoshin to acknowledge the strikes.
Silvestre throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvestre's sensitive parts.
Matoshin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvestre counters with a straight right hand.
Daniel Silvestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Silvestre saw that one coming.
Silvestre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silvestre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silvestre throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
Matoshin throws a series of strikes that have Silvestre backpedaling.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvestre.
Decent striking displayed by Matoshin there.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Silvestre with a series of wild strikes but Silvestre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvestre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Silvestre misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PKL 1.9
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Loso misses with a looping right.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matoshin with a nice cross.
Matoshin is looking to slow Loso down with leg kicks.
Loso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Loso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Loso.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Loso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Loso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matoshin misses with a two punch combination.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loso doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Loso moves out of range.
Matoshin tries to move into range but Loso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loso.#CL#
Loso moves into range and clinches up with Matoshin.
Loso lands an elbow just above Matoshin 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Loso blocks an uppercut.
Loso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loso blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin takes a swing at Loso's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Loso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matoshin under the eye.
Loso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loso moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
Loso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Loso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loso misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loso thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Loso takes one on the button.
A big left from Loso misses. #T2#
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loso.
Loso lands a really nice looking cross but Matoshin seems unphased.
Loso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matoshin checks it well.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loso was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Loso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loso scrambles back to his feet.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Loso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matoshin, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loso.
Loso scores with a shoulder strike.
Loso throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Loso lands a body punch.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Loso blocks it.
Matoshin digs a right hand underneath Loso's ribcage. Loso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loso working aggressively here.
Matoshin lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loso.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Loso moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Loso off balance momentarily.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loso.
Some bone on bone action there as Matoshin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Loso's head but Loso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loso scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loso. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin lands the left hand.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Matoshin connects with a right hand. Loso shakes it off.
Loso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loso tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loso lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Loso coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Loso does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Loso.
Nice body punch from Matoshin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Loso's leg but Loso calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin lands a jab.
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
Loso misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Loso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Loso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Loso throws a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loso moves away.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Loso throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Loso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin just manages to avoid it.
Loso misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Loso is wise to it.
Good work by Matoshin as he checks the leg kick.
Loso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Loso avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matoshin misses with a left hand
and Loso counters with a low kick, right behind Matoshin 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Loso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Loso throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Loso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Matoshin connects with a single shot there.
Kabu Loso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loso checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loso to score with a decent uppercut.
Loso throws a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Loso.
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin lands a jab to Loso's midsection.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Loso avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Loso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loso misses with a few strikes there.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Matoshin cracks Loso with an open hand slap.
Loso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Loso.
Loso connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Loso's hands.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loso. That did some damage!
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
Loso throws a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Loso misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Matoshin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Loso pushes Matoshin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matoshin scores with a shot to the side of Loso's head.
Loso blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Matoshin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loso. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Loso thuds a left hand into Matoshin's body.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loso misses with a few strikes there.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loso scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Loso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Matoshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Matoshin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Matoshin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Loso throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Loso seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Loso's defenses.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin misses with a hook. Loso ducked under it nicely.
Loso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Matoshin.
I've got Matoshin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: PKL 1.8
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hook to the body.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Shamkhalaev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
Sloppy strikes from Matoshin. Those never looked like landing.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamkhalaev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Matoshin catches Shamkhalaev right on the button with a cross.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin thuds a left hand into Shamkhalaev's body.
Matoshin moves out of range as Shamkhalaev throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.#T1#
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamkhalaev connects with a right hand. Matoshin shakes it off.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matoshin, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a left hand
and Shamkhalaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamkhalaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matoshin, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Shamkhalaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shamkhalaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Matoshin 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.
Nice body kick from Shamkhalaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Shamkhalaev counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Matoshin misses.
No joy there for Shamkhalaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Shamkhalaev is predictable there
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamkhalaev scrambles back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev throws a chopping leg kick but Matoshin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Shamkhalaev misses
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin swings for the body but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamkhalaev.
Matoshin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamkhalaev unleashes a big counter combination but Matoshin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Shamkhalaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a low kick.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a solid leg kick but Matoshin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamkhalaev.
Matoshin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamkhalaev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shamkhalaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a low kick.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin misses with a combination
and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamkhalaev can do to turn this around?
Shamkhalaev misses with a low kick.
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamkhalaev.#T1#
Shamkhalaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a solid leg kick but Matoshin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamkhalaev.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamkhalaev can pounce on him.
Jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matoshin scores with a hook to the body. Shamkhalaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamkhalaev's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.#T2#
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matoshin scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamkhalaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shamkhalaev counter with a right hand.
Shamkhalaev misses with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamkhalaev is looking to land body kicks.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid it.
Matoshin lunges at Shamkhalaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamkhalaev's hand.
Matoshin tries to move into range but Shamkhalaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Matoshin coming out on top.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
As Matoshin backs off Shamkhalaev throws a huge counter combo but Matoshin manages to avoid it all.
Shamkhalaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamkhalaev in his tracks.
Shamkhalaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamkhalaev scrambles back to his feet.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Shamkhalaev off balance momentarily.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Matoshin throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin cracks Shamkhalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Shamkhalaev.#T1#
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Shamkhalaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Matoshin misses
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamkhalaev blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Shamkhalaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matoshin finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamkhalaev's head.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin cracks Shamkhalaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matoshin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamkhalaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamkhalaev doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
A slow jab from Shamkhalaev misses its intended target.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a front kick but Matoshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamkhalaev. That snapped Matoshin's head back.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamkhalaev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev unleashes a big counter combination but Matoshin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shamkhalaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Shamkhalaev connects with a looping right hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matoshin misses the target.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev digs a good hook to Matoshin's body.
Shamkhalaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Shamkhalaev settles back down.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matoshin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
Well Matoshin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill 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: PKL 1.7
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vamoosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matoshin, right into the meat.
Vamoosh tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Matoshin slips the punch.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Vamoosh's legs.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Vamoosh takes one to the chin there.
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Donk. Matoshin catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Vamoosh's body.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vamoosh moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Vamoosh thuds his right hand into Matoshin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matoshin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.#T1#
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Vamoosh is wise to it.
Vamoosh moves in looking to clinch but Matoshin pushes him off.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Matoshin feints a counter leg kick.
Vamoosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matoshin on the side of the head.
Vamoosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vamoosh throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin cracks Vamoosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Vamoosh lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matoshin tests Vamoosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
Vamoosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vamoosh scores with a nice body kick.
Matoshin misses with a body punch
and Vamoosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
A lazy left from Vamoosh finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vamoosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matoshin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Vamoosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Matoshin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
An attempted straight right counter from Vamoosh misses the target.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Vamoosh works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Vamoosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vamoosh down.
Vamoosh throws an off balance right hand
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick
and Matoshin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Vamoosh.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Matoshin misses with a two punch combination.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vamoosh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh cracks Matoshin with a good jab.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vamoosh connects with a body shot that sends Matoshin's belly button to the back.
Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Matoshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Matoshin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Vamoosh avoids it with no problem.
Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Matoshin.#T2#
Vamoosh lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Matoshin coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Vamoosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vamoosh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vamoosh throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin with a hook.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vamoosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh jabs Matoshin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Vamoosh slips a straight right by Matoshin.
It looked like Vamoosh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Vamoosh moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
Vamoosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a right hook to the body.
Matoshin lands a jab to the head.
Vamoosh scores with a nice strike.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Vamoosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vamoosh's head backwards.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh takes one on the button.
Vamoosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
Vamoosh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vamoosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin unleashes a big counter combination but Vamoosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vamoosh.
Matoshin jabs at Vamoosh's body.
Matoshin moves out of range as Vamoosh throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Matoshin is trying to counter with his kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Matoshin blocks the leg kick.
Vamoosh takes one on the button.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vamoosh ducks right into an uppercut from Matoshin.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Matoshin misses.
Vamoosh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vamoosh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vamoosh.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vamoosh lands with a kick to the temple. Matoshin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Vamoosh throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
After the big win, Toshi Matoshin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PKL 1.6
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Price throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matoshin on the side of the head.
Matoshin cracks Price with a good jab.
Matoshin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Price doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Price looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Price darts in and clinches Matoshin up against the ropes.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Price back against the ropes.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin. #T1##BC2#
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Price misses the target.
Matoshin clobbers Price with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Price moves into the clinch.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Matoshin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Price.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price scores with a shot to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin takes a shot to the head.
Matoshin working aggressively here. #T2##BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Price misses with a shot to the body
and Matoshin counters with a two punch combo.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.#CL#
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Matoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Price lands with a left to the head.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
A right hand to the body from Price.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Price counters by clinching up.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price is working Matoshin over against the ropes.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
Price digs a right hand underneath Matoshin's ribcage. Matoshin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
Price cracks Matoshin with a nice body shot.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Price lands with a light punch inside.
Matoshin lands with a right to the head.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Price blocks an uppercut.
Matoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Price.
Price misses with some punches.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matoshin tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Price.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
A short right from Price.
Price tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Price working aggressively here.
Price misses with some punches.
Matoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Matoshin lands a right hand.
Price makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price lands with a short shot to the head.
Price blocking some punches.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Ozzie Price will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Price lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Price is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Price scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin wants to slow Price down by chopping away at his legs.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Price wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matoshin's knee momentarily.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin catches Price with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Price scores with a nice head shot.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Price settles back down.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price throws a series of punches but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozzie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Price looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzie Price showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzie Price!
Ozzie Price took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Easy work.'.

Event: PKL 1.5
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Matoshin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matoshin scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the ropes.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Matoshin wants to break free but Cobb has control.
A short left from Matoshin.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matoshin is defending well for now.
Matoshin tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the ropes.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobb tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him. #T2#
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Matoshin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Matoshin lands a nice uppercut.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb works on Matoshin's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Matoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. #T1#
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb motions for Matoshin to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin. #T2#
Matoshin throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Cobb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb cracks Matoshin with a good jab.
Cobb lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatoshin.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a fast counter high kick but Cobb manages to duck under it in time.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Matoshin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Matoshin avoids them all with ease.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Matoshin. #T2#
Cobb misses with the body kick
and Matoshin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb motions for Matoshin to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Matoshin made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Coco Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.

Event: PKL 1.4
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Wonha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matoshin lands with a cross.
Wonha avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wonha was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonha moves away.
Matoshin throws a hook but Wonha blocks it.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin takes a swing at Wonha's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Wonha moves out of range.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Wonha should have avoided that one.
Wonha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Wonha wants to clinch up but Matoshin keeps it at a distance.
Wonha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Wonha moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Wonha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonha.
Matoshin lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Incheol Wonha has been cut.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Wonha scores with a shoulder strike.
Wonha is trying to maintain a safe position but Matoshin gets an underhook and turns Wonha into the ropes.
Matoshin managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha lands an elbow inside that Matoshin shrugs off.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Wonha.
Wonha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wonha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonha tries to stall but Matoshin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wonha can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonha.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha misses with some punches.
Wonha throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Wonha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wonha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wonha tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wonha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matoshin avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Matoshin. #BC#
Matoshin breaks the clinch.
Wonha slips a jab from Matoshin.
A left lands for Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonha tries to clinch but Matoshin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Incheol Wonha's cut.
That's time! Matoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Matoshin swings for the body but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonha can do to turn this around?
Wonha looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Wonha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonha looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Wonha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matoshin.
Matoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wonha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matoshin is keeping busy.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wonha backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Wonha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matoshin blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Wonha takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin connects with a body shot that sends Wonha's belly button to the back.
Wonha takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matoshin misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Wonha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Wonha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wonha's hands.
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Wonha saw that one coming.
Wonha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Wonha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matoshin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wonha throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wonha misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin cracks Wonha with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Wonha gets a clinch.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matoshin blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Matoshin breaks the clinch.
Matoshin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matoshin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matoshin cracks Wonha with an open hand slap.
Matoshin cracks the inside of Wonha's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Wonha misses.
Incheol Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matoshin rather than just go for the knockout.
Wonha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Matoshin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonha takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.
Wonha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Wonha takes one to the chin there.
A head kick from Matoshin lands but Wonha takes it in his stride.
Wonha blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Wonha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wonha cracks Matoshin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wonha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Matoshin throws a body punch but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wonha staying out of range there.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wonha scores with a body shot.
Wonha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Matoshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wonha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matoshin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Matoshin avoids the damage to the body.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonha misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Wonha pushes Matoshin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wonha lands a hook that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wonha as the two fighters clinch.
Matoshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonha lands a body punch.
Wonha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin lands with a light punch inside.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Matoshin dodges an elbow strike from Wonha. #BC#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Wonha takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD2#
Wonha scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Matoshin beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!#CUT2#
Toshi Matoshin's cut is getting worse.
Matoshin scores with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PKL 1.3
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Price shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Price lands a jab to the nose.
Matoshin drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Price slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Price is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price throws out a powerful jab.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Price lands a head shot.
Price missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Price.
Matoshin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matoshin! #T1#
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price lands a jab to the head.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Price misses with a hook.
A big left from Price misses.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Price.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Price throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Price.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Price.
Price throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Price clinches up with Matoshin and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Price lands a jab.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Price.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price cracks Matoshin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.
Matoshin throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
Matoshin throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matoshin walks into a straight right hand from Price.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matoshin tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Ozzie Price will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matoshin ducks right into an uppercut from Price.
Matoshin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Matoshin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.
Matoshin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price throws out a leg kick but Matoshin moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price misses with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price misses with a body shot.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Price scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Price swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Price.
Matoshin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozzie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Price cracks Matoshin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Matoshin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Price slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Price clinches up against the ropes.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head.
Price lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Price's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Price lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matoshin or not.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price pushes Matoshin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price lands a right hand.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Price.
Price lands a body shot in the clinch.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Price.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Matoshin scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozzie Price has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price misses with some punches.
Matoshin presses Price against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozzie Price dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Price looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Price throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Price scores with a hook.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Price was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Price throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Matoshin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Price is wise to it.#T1#
Price scoring well with a low kick there.
Price is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Matoshin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Price checks it well.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Price.
A big right from Price misses.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
As Matoshin tries to get set, Price tries to push him back and clinch up but Matoshin manages to avoid the attempt.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Price.
Matoshin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Price with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Price avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Price.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozzie Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Price tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.#CL#
Price has closed the distance and engaged Matoshin in a clinch.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
Matoshin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Price misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matoshin.
Ozzie Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PKL 1.2
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Sykk slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matoshin looks to land a combination but Sykk avoids it well.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matoshin misses with a hook
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matoshin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Matoshin jabs Sykk right on the nose. Sykk blinks but takes it well.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk dips to his left and cracks Matoshin with an uppercut!
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk lands a nice hook to Matoshin's body. Matoshin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a leg kick.
Sykk scores with a leg kick.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Sykk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
Sykk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Sykk throws a big counter combination but Matoshin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sykk misses with the body kick
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Sykk moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Sykk there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matoshin scrambles back to his feet.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Sykk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vesa Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matoshin slips a straight right by Sykk.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matoshin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykk's head.
Matoshin lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykk off the ropes and back into range.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sykk lands a jab.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin throws a big counter head kick but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykk.
Matoshin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin unleashes a big counter combination but Sykk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matoshin lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykk throws a body kick that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykk throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk misses with a combination
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a jab to the body
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Sykk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sykk takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Matoshin swinging wildly here.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sykk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matoshin takes a step back to recover.
Matoshin lands a head shot.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Matoshin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sykk misses the jab.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sykk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk misses with a right hand
and Sykk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Sykk moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Sykk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sykk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykk tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sykk scores with a nice head shot.
Sykk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykk misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Sykk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matoshin misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matoshin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Sykk throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin swinging wildly here. #T2#
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Sykk misses with a hook
and Matoshin counters with a left and a right that stings Sykk.
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Sykk looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matoshin.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Matoshin jabs Sykk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PKL 1.1
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valente.
Valente definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin lands a jab to Valente's midsection.
Valente with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matoshin to score with a decent uppercut.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range. #CL2#
Matoshin clinches up with Valente and pushes him back against the ropes.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valente.
Valente lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Valente lands a hook that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Valente lands an elbow just above Matoshin 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Good body shot from Valente.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valente lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matoshin's brow.
Valente lands an elbow inside that Matoshin shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matoshin.
A right hook to the body lands for Valente.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Valente scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL2#
Matoshin has closed the distance and engaged Valente in a clinch.
Matoshin blocks an elbow strike.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matoshin gets through Valente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matoshin's brow.
A body shot lands from Valente.
Valente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valente lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente misses with some punches.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Valente.
Valente makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valente lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Valente misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin. #T2#
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matoshin misses with a two punch combination.
Valente throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Valente's shoulder, as Valente tries to avoid the shot.
Valente lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
Valente moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valente connects with a leg kick. Matoshin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matoshin lands a glancing blow to the side of Valente's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Valente.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valente throws a body kick that misses.
Matoshin is looking to clinch.
Valente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlinhos Valente dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Valente looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Matoshin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valente smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valente digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Valente misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Valente throws a solid leg kick but Matoshin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valente.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valente takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Valente with a series of wild strikes but Valente uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valente.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin dodges the punch combination from Valente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin scores with a body shot.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Valente counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Matoshin throws the left hand but Valente avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Valente misses the target.
Valente chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matoshin can pounce on him.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Valente saw that one coming.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valente.
Matoshin misses the body punch
and Valente makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
Matoshin lands with a hook. Valente tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valente on the side of the head.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Valente cracks Matoshin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matoshin tries to clinch up.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Valente makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matoshin misses with a body punch
and Valente counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Matoshin does it's job there.
Valente takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Matoshin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valente under the eye.
Valente throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
A jab from Valente misses.
Matoshin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Valente misses.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Matoshin connects with a jab.
Valente takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Valente.
Valente backing away here, and Matoshin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valente scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Valente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matoshin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valente looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valente counters with a good low kick that Matoshin was not able to check.
Matoshin sizes up Valente with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Valente slips the punch.
Matoshin throws a hook but Valente avoids it easily.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Valente.
Matoshin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valente's head.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Valente with an uppercut!
Valente on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Valente slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Valente pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Valente settles back down.
Valente misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valente throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Valente throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Matoshin misses. #T1#
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valente throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook but Valente blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valente misses with a low kick.
Valente blocks a leg kick.
Valente 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 sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valente.
Valente throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin clobbers Valente with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Matoshin lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matoshin, as that shot connected.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Matoshin does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valente throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valente fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin just manages to avoid it.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valente on the side of the head.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matoshin duly obliges.
Matoshin cracks Valente with an open hand slap.
Valente slips a jab and a cross from Matoshin.
Valente looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Matoshin lunges at Valente with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valente's hand.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Valente acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Valente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matoshin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Matoshin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Matoshin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawkins is trying to defend but Matoshin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Matoshin is looking to advance position but Hawkins won't allow it.
Matoshin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin trying to mount his opponent but Hawkins defends it.
Hawkins is staying active underneath Matoshin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matoshin. #SUB#
Hawkins actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Hawkins trying to control here.
Matoshin trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
Matoshin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hawkins won't allow Matoshin to pass to mount.
Matoshin is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Matoshin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Matoshin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matoshin wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matoshin wants to pass to mount but Hawkins is defending the position.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Matoshin is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Hawkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Matoshin avoided it.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
A shot to the liver by Matoshin. Beautiful body shot.
Matoshin drops his hands momentarily and Hawkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Matoshin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matoshin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Matoshin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin takes one on the button.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Matoshin moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes one to the chin there.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Matoshin slips the punch.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawkins works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matoshin on the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Matoshin avoids them all with ease.
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down.
Hawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Hawkins avoids it with no problem.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matoshin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matoshin tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Matoshin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matoshins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins takes one on the button.#T1#
Matoshin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Matoshin's head.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Hawkins cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Hawkins sees coming a mile off.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Hawkins lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawkins.
Hawkins connects with a body shot that sends Matoshin's belly button to the back.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkins. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
Matoshin scores with a hook to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Matoshin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
Matoshin fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawkins throws a shot to the body.
Hawkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that Matoshin avoids nicely.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matoshin ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Hawkins's leg but Hawkins calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin cracks Hawkins with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Hawkins defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawkins.
Matoshin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin tries to work over Hawkins's front leg with a kick but Hawkins checks it.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawkins 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Lamont Hawkins!

Lamont Hawkins wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Lamont Hawkins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin scores with a hook.
Fenix misses with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Fenix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fenix is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fenix checks a leg kick.
A big left from Fenix misses.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Fenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenix.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Matoshin, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix scores with a body shot.
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fenix cracks Matoshin with an open hand slap.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fenix.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenix. Fenix gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Matoshin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fenix lands an overhand right.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a two punch combination.
Matoshin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fenix lands the left hand.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Fenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fenix tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Fenix misses with a head kick.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fenix. Fenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws a body kick that misses.
Fenix slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Matoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin. #BC#
Fenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Fenix moves out of range.
Matoshin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fenix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Fenix.
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but Fenix saw it coming and moves away.
Matoshin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matoshin thinking.
Fenix lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
Fenix cracks Matoshin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Fenix thows a leg kick but Matoshin checks it
and Matoshin counters with a body kick.
Matoshin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fenix is out of range.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Fenix throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin misses with a body shot
and Fenix counters with a series of strikes. Matoshin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.#TD#
Fenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matoshin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix lands some shots froms side control.
Fenix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Matoshin parries the strikes from Fenix easily there. Fenix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matoshin to escape.
Matoshin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matoshin is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Fenix is thwarting Matoshin's attempts to control the position.
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Matoshin wants to control but Fenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matoshin is trying is best to control the position here.
Fenix prevents Matoshin from improving his position.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Matoshin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matoshin is controlling Fenix's trapped leg to prevent Fenix from advancing to side control.
Fenix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Fenix's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix misses with a body kick.
Fenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Fenix blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Fenix misses.
The crowd cheers as Fenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matoshin doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin walks into a jab.
Fenix slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenix throws a leg kick
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matoshin jabs Fenix right on the nose. Fenix blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Fenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Fenix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matoshin is able to avoid easily.
Matoshin throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Fenix throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix dives in and grabs Matoshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matoshin pushes down on Fenix's head and hops out.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Fenix catches Matoshin right on the button with a cross.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Fenix moves away
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fenix on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matoshin throws the left hand but Fenix avoids the punch easily.
Fenix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Fenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Fenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
Fenix misses with a leg kick
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Fenix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Fenix's legs.
Fenix attempts a counter takedown but Matoshin avoids it well and moves away.
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fenix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fenix jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Fenix is rocked!
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Oh Fenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenix shoots and misses
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix 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.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Fenix misses with a body kick.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matoshin's hands.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fenix.
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!
Fenix lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Matoshin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matoshin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fenix haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Fenix throws a strike aimed at the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin regains half guard.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Fenix's head to control him but Fenix postures up.
Matoshin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fenix being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fenix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix passes Matoshin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matoshin is looking to control Fenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Malvo throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malvo's head.
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Matoshin moves into the clinch successfully.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Malvo.
Malvo lands with a light punch inside.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malvo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malvo pushes Matoshin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Malvo misses with some punches. #T1#
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Matoshin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Malvo tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Malvo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin cracks Malvo with a nice body shot.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Malvo avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Malvo misses with a knee to the head.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Malvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo tries to land a knee to the head but Matoshin blocks with his arms.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Malvo controls his hands.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Matoshin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Malvo presses Matoshin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malvo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo misses with a body punch.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malvo prevents it.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Matoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Malvo backwards.
Malvo misses with the head strike.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Malvo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Matoshin lands with a left to the head.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malvo.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Malvo.
Malvo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo. #BC#
Malvo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malvo thuds a left hand into Matoshin's body.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malvo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malvo misses with a looping right.
Malvo motions for Matoshin to come forward. Malvo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Malvo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Malvo thows a body kick. Matoshin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matoshin sizes up Malvo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Matoshin tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malvo is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Malvo tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malvo 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 Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin jabs at Malvo's body.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Malvo moves out of range.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Malvo lands a front kick.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
Malvo walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Malvo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Malvo misses
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matoshin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malvo doesn't seem bothered though.
Malvo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malvo throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malvo lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
Malvo wants to land a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Malvo checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malvo.
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matoshin takes a step back to recover.
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Malvo throws a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Malvo lands with a cross.
Malvo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo misses with a low kick.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malvo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malvo. That did some damage!#T3#
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Malvo checks it
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Matoshin backs away, Malvo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. Matoshin shrugs it off though.
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Malvo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matoshin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Malvo counters with a nice uppercut.
Malvo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Matoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matoshin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malvo.
Malvo lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Malvo throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Malvo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Malvo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Malvo throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malvo!
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malvo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malvo. Malvo obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin tries to move into range but Malvo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin thumps Malvo with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Malvo's knee but Malvo avoids it well.
Matoshin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Malvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Malvo checks it.
Malvo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Adelhard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Adelhard throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Adelhard throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Adelhard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adelhard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matoshin is able to avoid easily.
Adelhard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adelhard - that will leave a mark!
Adelhard works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Adelhard is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adelhard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. Adelhard shakes it off.
Adelhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin jabs at Adelhard's body.#TD#
Adelhard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matoshin tries to roll over but Adelhard keeps him under control.#T1#
Matoshin is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Adelhard is thwarting Matoshin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin controlling the position for now.
Adelhard wants to control but Matoshin is keeping him busy.
Matoshin wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working.
Matoshin is trying to maintain the position but Adelhard is very close to passing his half guard.
Matoshin is controlling Adelhard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matoshin wants to improve his position but Adelhard is controlling well.
Matoshin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adelhard controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matoshin swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range. #T3#
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range.
It looked like Adelhard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adelhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Adelhard avoids it.
Jab by Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses.
Adelhard fails to land the takedown.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Adelhard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adelhard scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Adelhard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Adelhard's knee but Adelhard avoids it well.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Adelhard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adelhard blocks a jab.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adelhard defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
Adelhard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adelhard.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adelhard's elbow.
Adelhard tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Adelhard back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##CL#
Adelhard has closed the distance and engaged Matoshin in a clinch.
Adelhard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adelhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Adelhard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head.
Adelhard tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Adelhard controls the action.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adelhard misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Adelhard presses Matoshin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adelhard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adelhard's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Adelhard trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matoshin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Matoshin there.
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Adelhard on that attempt.
Adelhard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adelhard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matoshin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
It seemed like Matoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adelhard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Adelhard misses with a wild body shot.
Adelhard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matoshin.
Adelhard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Adelhard lands with a nice body punch.
Adelhard shoots in looking for a takedown but Matoshin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adelhard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matoshin on the side of the head.
Matoshin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adelhard. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matoshin.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Adelhard moved out of range nicely.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Adelhard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Adelhard down.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Adelhard blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Adelhard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matoshin throws a nice looking combination but Adelhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adelhard scores with a hook to the body. Matoshin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelhard moves away.
Adelhard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matoshin sprawls and moves away.
Adelhard slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Adelhard tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Adelhard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matoshin is trying to keep Adelhard in close. #T3#
Adelhard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Adelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Adelhard from controlling successfully.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matoshin has control of Adelhard's left arm, preventing Adelhard from doing any damage.
Adelhard wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adelhard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matoshin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Adelhard misses its target.
Adelhard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Adelhard works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Adelhard.
Adelhard checks the leg kick.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Adelhard. #CL#
Adelhard moves into the clinch.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Adelhard misses with some punches.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adelhard 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!

Bernhard Adelhard wins by unanimous decision!
Bernhard Adelhard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but Al Ahwei saw it coming and moves away.
Al Ahwei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Matoshin lands a nice hook to Al Ahwei's body. Al Ahwei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Ahwei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Al Ahwei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin unleashes a big counter combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin throws a hook but Al Ahwei blocks it.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Al Ahwei's shoulder, as Al Ahwei tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Ahwei's calf.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Al Ahwei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ahwei misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Al Ahwei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin throws the left hand but Al Ahwei avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Al Ahwei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Al Ahwei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matoshin did well to prevent Al Ahwei getting side control.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep. Al Ahwei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matoshin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matoshin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Al Ahwei manages to pass to mount!
Matoshin tries to reverse the position but Al Ahwei maintains control.
Matoshin tries to lock up and control but Al Ahwei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Ahwei content just to control the position here.
Al Ahwei wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Al Ahwei avoids the attempt from Matoshin to control.#T3#
Al Ahwei seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Matoshin is holding on tight. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has control of Matoshin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matoshin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei content just to control the position here.
Matoshin holds on for dear life.
Al Ahwei fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matoshin is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Al Ahwei wants to take Matoshin's back but he can't do it this time.
Al Ahwei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Al Ahwei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matoshin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Matoshin pushes his legs off easily.
Matoshin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matoshin trying to control but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin scores with a hook.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the head.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin moves forwards but Al Ahwei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Ahwei.
Matoshin lands with a hook. Al Ahwei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Ahwei.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Ahwei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Ahwei.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Al Ahwei walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Al Ahwei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Al Ahwei defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Al Ahwei goes for a double leg but Matoshin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matoshin continues to drive forward.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Ahwei connects with the punch.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Ahwei connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin jabs Al Ahwei right on the nose. Al Ahwei blinks but takes it well.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matoshin pinned against the cage. Matoshin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Ahwei tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Ahwei lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Ahwei throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei darts in looking for a takedown but Matoshin gets double underhooks and turns Al Ahwei into the cage.
Al Ahwei moves out of range as Matoshin throws a body kick.
Al Ahwei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin scores with the left hand. Al Ahwei knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Ahwei looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Al Ahwei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matoshin connects with the punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Matoshin lands.
Al Ahwei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin scores with a nice strike.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
Al Ahwei throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Matoshin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Farouk Al Ahwei stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to my sensei Bwang Jong Sr. I've gotten to be under threat from the sack after these recent results. I will return to the desert immediately to try and uncover my future path.'.

Event: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Santo Cristo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Santo Cristo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matoshin. Matoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Joao De Santo Cristo has been cut.
De Santo Cristo connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Santo Cristo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Matoshin.
A bone on bone clash there as Matoshin blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick
and De Santo Cristo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Santo Cristo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Santo Cristo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as De Santo Cristo blocks the low kick.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a body kick. #T1#
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range of the body kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Santo Cristo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown but Matoshin sprawls well.
Matoshin tests De Santo Cristo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and De Santo Cristo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Matoshin clinches up with De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Matoshin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin is pressed up against the cage. De Santo Cristo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matoshin down to the mat. Matoshin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
A slow jab from De Santo Cristo misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin. #T3#
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
De Santo Cristo tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
De Santo Cristo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Santo Cristo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matoshin drops his hands momentarily and De Santo Cristo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Matoshin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matoshin is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matoshin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matoshin, not yet.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matoshin controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
Matoshin is pulling down on De Santo Cristo's head. It's preventing any offense from De Santo Cristo, at least for the moment.
Matoshin wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Santo Cristo swings widly with a right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Santo Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Santo Cristo.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matoshin's calf.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Santo Cristo doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
De Santo Cristo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin tries to clinch but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo shoots and misses
and Matoshin counters with a low kick, right behind De Santo Cristo 's knee.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Sloppy strikes from De Santo Cristo. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Matoshin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo avoids the head kick by Matoshin. #T2#
Matoshin wants to slow De Santo Cristo down by chopping away at his legs.
De Santo Cristo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
A good leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a jab when De Santo Cristo was well out of range.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
De Santo Cristo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from De Santo Cristo misses.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. De Santo Cristo shakes it off.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Santo Cristo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Santo Cristo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it. #T3#
Matoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Santo Cristo.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but De Santo Cristo saw it coming and moves away.
De Santo Cristo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands with a shot to the body.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thuds a left hand into De Santo Cristo's body.
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by De Santo Cristo.
Matoshin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Santo Cristo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matoshin's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin has control of De Santo Cristo's left arm, preventing De Santo Cristo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matoshin is trying to keep De Santo Cristo in close.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
I think Matoshin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin wins by unanimous decision!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Matoshin.
Nikitin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Nikitin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikitin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a left to the head.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matoshin being controlled against the cage.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Nikitin digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
Nikitin pushes Matoshin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin lands a nice uppercut.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Nikitin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matoshin regains guard immediately.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikitin is one step ahead there.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matoshin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Nikitin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matoshin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matoshin, not yet.
Matoshin trying to keep a closed guard but Nikitin is proving a slippery customer.
Nikitin trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin has momentary wrist control but Nikitin slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikitin scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Nikitin controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin keeping full guard, as Nikitin tries to pass.
Matoshin is trying to hold Nikitin in close to prevent damage but Nikitin has managed to pass into half guard.
Matoshin is trying to control but can't.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but Matoshin defends it.
Matoshin is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Matoshin is positioning himself well to prevent Nikitin advancing to mount.
Nikitin prevents Matoshin from improving his position.
Nikitin wants to pass to mount but Matoshin is defending the position.
Matoshin is pressing down on Nikitin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikitin preventing the sweep.
Matoshin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matoshin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
Nikitin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Matoshin wants to control but Nikitin passes easily into half guard.
Nikitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikitin wants to control but Matoshin is keeping him busy.
Matoshin has his hands clasped together around Nikitin's back. He's all about the action.
Nikitin prevents Matoshin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nikitin is trying to work for a kimura but Matoshin is defending well.
Matoshin is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nikitin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matoshin looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nikitin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matoshin's guard.
Nikitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matoshin's head.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Matoshin is a slippery customer.
Matoshin is trying to control but Nikitin passes into side control!
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matoshin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikitin connects with a decent elbow.
Matoshin wants to control but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin takes a little break here. Matoshin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin working the head with strikes.
Matoshin tries to bench press Nikitin off him but Nikitin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Matoshin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nikitin trying to control the position but Matoshin is working away.
Matoshin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matoshin keeps Nikitin under control for a moment.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working.
Nikitin working away.
Matoshin tries to improve position but can't.
Matoshin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikitin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matoshin is trying to control but Nikitin passes into side control!
Matoshin struggling a bit here.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Matoshin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Nikitin blocks the strikes from Matoshin.
Nikitin controlling from side mount.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Matoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matoshin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Matoshin is squirming around nicely.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikitin avoids the attempt from Matoshin to control.#T3#
Nikitin prevents Matoshin from getting the reversal.
Matoshin is controlling an arm, preventing Nikitin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Matoshin is squirming around nicely.
Nikitin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matoshin tries to reverse the position but Nikitin maintains control.
Nikitin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikitin raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Matoshin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matoshin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Matoshin wants to escape the position.
Nikitin controlling the position well here. Matoshin rolled but Nikitin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Nikitin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Matoshin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is hanging on to Matoshin's back as he tries to escape.
What can Matoshin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matoshin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nikitin struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikitin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!

Alexandr Nikitin wins by unanimous decision!
Alexandr Nikitin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Camatta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Camatta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Camatta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Camatta throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.#T1#
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Camatta steps away.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
Donk. Matoshin catches Camatta right on the button with a cross.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camatta lands the left hand.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Camatta misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Matoshin.
Camatta connects with a body shot that sends Matoshin's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camatta doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin lands the left hand.#TD#
Matoshin gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Matoshin manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camatta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Matoshin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matoshin is pulling down on Camatta's head to control his posture.
Camatta distracts Matoshin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Matoshin.
Matoshin working a defensive guard here.
Camatta stays in close to Matoshin's body and controls the position.
Matoshin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matoshin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matoshin trying to control the position. #T3#
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin is pulling down on Camatta's head. It's preventing any offense from Camatta, at least for the moment.
Camatta 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.
Matoshin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camatta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Camatta has his foot on Matoshin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matoshin works his way back into a safe position though.
Matoshin content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Matoshin tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
Camatta is trying to keep Matoshin in close.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta controlling Matoshin's posture.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta trying to control the position.
Matoshin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully. #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.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Camatta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
Camatta throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camatta throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matoshin looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Camatta.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. Camatta shakes it off.
A jab from Camatta misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Matoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Camatta scores with a nice body kick.
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camatta is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camatta at a distance.
Camatta looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camatta.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin cracks Camatta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Camatta shoots in and bounces Matoshin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matoshin holds on and takes a little breather.
Matoshin looking to control.
Matoshin is controlling Camatta's posture.#T2#
Camatta wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
Matoshin pulls Camatta in close to his closed guard and prevents Camatta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matoshin looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Camatta tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camatta misses the jab.
Camatta checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camatta fails with the takedown.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Camatta counters with a single leg into guard. Matoshin didn't expect that.
Camatta is fighting to break Matoshin's control of his arms but Matoshin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camatta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matoshin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matoshin is pulling down on Camatta's head to control his posture.
Matoshin keeping full guard, as Camatta tries to pass.
Camatta postures up.
Matoshin has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Matoshin is trying to keep Camatta in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Camatta cracks Matoshin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Matoshin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Camatta showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Antonio Camatta!

Antonio Camatta wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Antonio Camatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matoshin connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Matoshin jabs Allen right on the nose. Allen blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Matoshin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Allen tried to counter with a leg kick but Matoshin avoided it.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Allen's legs.
Allen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Matoshin tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen misses with some punches.
Matoshin blocks an uppercut.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Allen.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
A nice left hand lands by Allen. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen misses with a body punch.
A short left from Matoshin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Allen.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Allen pushes Matoshin up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matoshin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Matoshin lands a right hand.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands a right hand.
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Allen keeps control of Matoshin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin. #T4#
Allen prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Matoshin throws a body kick that misses.
Allen defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Allen is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matoshin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin.
Allen 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.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen staying out of range there.
Matoshin tries to clinch up.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
As Matoshin backs away, Allen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Matoshin slips the punch.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matoshin thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Allen.#T1#
Allen is looking to clinch but Matoshin is avoiding it.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matoshin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Matoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Matoshin takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
That kick from Matoshin tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Allen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Matoshin has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Matoshin prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Allen misses with a body punch.
A short left from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Matoshin's head.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Matoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Matoshin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gracie Allen.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

Toshi Matoshin wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Matoshin made sure he mentioned Pearson Specter Litt, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: T186 Huber vs Lafayette
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matoshin on the side of the head.
Karter connects with a right hand. Matoshin shakes it off.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Karter.
Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Karter lands a head kick. Matoshin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karter punishes Matoshin's body with a nice straight punch.
Karter throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karter.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Karter lands.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matoshin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
As Matoshin tries to get set, Karter tries to push him back and clinch up but Matoshin manages to avoid the attempt.
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Karter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matoshin. Matoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter moves out of range of the body kick from Matoshin. #T2#
Karter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matoshins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matoshin throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karter.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karter sizes up Matoshin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Karter jumps back.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Matoshin off the cage and back into range.
Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Matoshin lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Matoshin defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
A quick step to the side and Karter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter 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.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Karter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Karter misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Matoshin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karter, pushing him back against the cage.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
Karter tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matoshin scores with a hook to the body.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Karter 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.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matoshin lands a jab to the nose.
Matoshin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matoshin misses with a wild combination.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin lands with a nice body kick.
Matoshin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karter momentarily.
Matoshin tries to clinch up but Karter circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Chris Karter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.#CL#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter. #TD2#
Matoshin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin pushing down on Karter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Matoshin wants to free his trapped foot but Karter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matoshin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karter is refusing to be controlled, as Matoshin sits in half guard.
Karter trying to control but Matoshin postures up.
Karter is staying active underneath Matoshin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matoshin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matoshin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matoshin wants to pass the guard but Karter is defending well.
Karter is staying active underneath Matoshin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matoshin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin is looking to take a break and control but Karter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karter misses the jab.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. #T3#
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter. That did some damage!
Matoshin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matoshin punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch.
Karter misses with a looping left.
Karter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Matoshin moves out of range easily.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter. That did some damage!
Matoshin throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karter throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Karter checks a leg kick.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Karter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Matoshin misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Karter steps away.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Karter.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
Karter misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin walks into a stiff left hand from Karter.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
Karter throws a leg kick which misses Matoshin's front leg but catches the back leg as Matoshin tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matoshin counters with a nice leg kick.
Karter takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Matoshin misses.#T1#
Karter misses with a hook
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karter. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matoshin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karter 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.
Karter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Matoshin throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
A shot to the body from Karter misses
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Karter as he connects with a hook.
Matoshin 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.
Karter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Matoshin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karter.#T3#
Matoshin lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
Karter misses the jab.
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Karter counters by clinching up.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Karter.
A right hook to the body lands for Karter.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Karter.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Karter manages to break the clinch.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Karter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin. #T4#
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Matoshin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Matoshin connects with a jab.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Karter.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matoshin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
After the big win, Toshi Matoshin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pearson Specter Litt and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: T184
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Matoshin moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Sykk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Matoshin. #T1#
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin is working for takedown but Sykk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Matoshin working aggressively here. #BC#
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Sykk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hangar 18 in the buildup to the fight.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
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!
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sykk slips under a jab from Matoshin.#CL2#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Matoshin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sykk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Matoshin.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matoshin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matoshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matoshin's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin blocks an elbow strike from Sykk. #T3#
Sykk misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Matoshin - that landed with a thud.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sykk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk throws a body shot but no joy.
Sykk checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin jabs at Sykk's body.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.#T4#
Matoshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matoshin thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Matoshin punishes Sykk's body with a nice straight punch.
Sykk cracks Matoshin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sykk.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Sykk counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sykk.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the body
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matoshin misses the target.
Sykk digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sykk is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Sykk checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk connects with a looping right hand.
Sykk needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykk. Sykk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin scores with a hook.
Sykk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Sykk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sykk takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Matoshin finish him?#CL2#
Sykk rushes Matoshin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matoshin tries to clinch there but Sykk circles away.
Matoshin throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Matoshin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matoshin 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. #T2#
Sykk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Sykk.
Sykk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Matoshin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sykk.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Sykk moved out of range nicely.
Sykk throws out a powerful jab.
Matoshin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Sykk lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
Matoshin connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Sykk lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
Matoshin lands a body shot.
A left lands for Sykk.
Sykk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matoshin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matoshin lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand. #T4#
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin checks a low kick from Sykk.
Matoshin swinging wildly here.
Matoshin slips a jab from Sykk.
Sykk misses the jab.
Vesa Sykk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Sykk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin slips a jab from Sykk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vesa Sykk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sykk gets a clinch. #BC#
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matoshin can pounce on him.
Matoshin wants to slow Sykk down by chopping away at his legs.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sykk blocks a jab.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin needs to keep his hands up - Sykk had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Matoshin's head back.
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin moves forwards but Sykk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Matoshin motions for Sykk to come forward. Matoshin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk counters with a body kick.
Sykk throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Sykk's ribs.
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sykk moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matoshin.
Sykk scores with a shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Matoshin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matoshin wants to clinch up but Sykk keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Sykk checks it
and Sykk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sykk responds with a good body kick, but Matoshin manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin 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 Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk jabs Matoshin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sykk.
Matoshin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sykk is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Matoshin as he connects with a hook.
Matoshin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Matoshin.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Matoshin's leg. Matoshin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk misses with a body kick.
Matoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matoshin takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Sykk works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Sykk stalks Matoshin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matoshin's face. Matoshin staggers backwards, shaken.
Vesa Sykk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Matoshin tries to clinch but Sykk is having none of it.
Matoshin stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Sykk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sykk lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Sykk avoids the punch easily.
Sykk throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sykk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Sykk.
Sykk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykk.
Sykk scores with a shot to the body.
Sykk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matoshin at a distance.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Sykk tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin with a jab.
Nikitin 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.
Nikitin connects with a body shot.
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikitin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
Matoshin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matoshin blocks it well.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.
A nice side step and Nikitin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nikitin with a poor takedown
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin catches Nikitin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Matoshin throws a jab when Nikitin was well out of range.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Nikitin ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hangar 18 in the buildup to the fight.
Nikitin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikitin has time to react.
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Nikitin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a hook but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
An inside leg kick lands from Matoshin. #T2#
Nikitin slips a jab from Matoshin.
Nikitin thuds his right hand into Matoshin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikitin with a poor takedown
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikitin.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Nikitin counters with a right hand to the body.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin misses with a hook.#CL#
Matoshin gets a clinch.
Nikitin lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Nikitin trying to control the position but instead, Matoshin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikitin into the cage.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikitin or not.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matoshin up against the cage.
Matoshin pushes Nikitin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikitin pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Nikitin lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a shoot takedown. Matoshin fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin controlling Nikitin's posture.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikitin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikitin is controlling Matoshin's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Nikitin tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Nikitin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikitin moves out of range of the body kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin throws a right and a left that Matoshin avoids nicely.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nikitin.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikitin is defended easily by Matoshin.#T1#
Nikitin walks into a jab.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matoshin rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin lands a jab.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Nikitin jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Matoshin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Nikitin's leg but Nikitin calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin jabs Nikitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikitin. #T2#
Nikitin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Nikitin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin with a hook.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matoshin takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Matoshin misses
and Nikitin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matoshin's knee momentarily.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped Nikitin's head back.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Matoshin misses with a straight right. #T3#
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nikitin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Nikitin saw that one coming.
Nikitin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikitin just manages to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Matoshin blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Nikitin misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin is looking to clinch.
Matoshin misses the body punch
and Nikitin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikitin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Nikitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Matoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matoshin trying to control here.
Nikitin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Nikitin's head to control him but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working.
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 Toshi Matoshin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikitin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikitin misses the body punch
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a big counter combination but Nikitin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Nikitin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Nikitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matoshin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin wants to control but Nikitin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin tries to roll over but Nikitin keeps him under control.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikitin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikitin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
Matoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Nikitin's head to control him but Nikitin postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikitin lands a nice short elbow.
Matoshin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nikitin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nikitin's back!
Matoshin has the hooks in. Nikitin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matoshin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nikitin rolls, trying to escape but Matoshin keeps control of the position.
Nikitin is still trying to improve position.
Matoshin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Matoshin has good solid back control here.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3#
Nikitin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nikitin trying to control the position but Matoshin manages to sink in the hooks.
Matoshin tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikitin pushed the leg off.
Matoshin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Nikitin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matoshin tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikitin pushed the leg off.
Matoshin keeps control of the position easily here as Nikitin tries to buck him off.
Nikitin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Nikitin trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Matoshin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: T179: Escobar vs. Palelei
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Hanak blocks a jab.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
Matoshin cracks Hanak with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matoshin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matoshin lands with a cross.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Hanak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin slips a straight right by Hanak.
Hanak moves forwards but Matoshin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Hanak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin throws a push kick but Hanak slaps the foot to one side.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Hanak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matoshin can pounce on him.
Hanak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
A punch combination from Matoshin misses.
Hanak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Hanak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matoshin pushes Hanak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanak can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Hanak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Hanak controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Hanak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matoshin tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak blocking some punches.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head.
Matoshin misses with some punches. #TD2#
Hanak is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matoshin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hanak to the mat. Hanak regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanak keeping full guard, as Matoshin tries to pass.
Matoshin trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Matoshin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now.
Matoshin won't allow Hanak to get back to his feet. #T3#
Matoshin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Matoshin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matoshin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matoshin digs a good body shot into Hanak's ribs.
Hanak cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Hanak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
Hanak throwing a counter right hand but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Hanak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matoshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.#T4#
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Hanak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanak clobbers Matoshin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanak is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Hanak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanak.
Hanak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Hanak.
Hanak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanak swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin with a hook.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hanak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanak doesn't seem phased though.
Hanak misses with a body kick.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Hanak's body.
Matoshin lands a head kick!
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanak on the side of the head.
Hanak throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hanak 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 Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin defending well as Hanak loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matoshin, as that shot connected.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanak 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin tries to move into range but Hanak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hanak dips to his left and cracks Matoshin with an uppercut!
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Donk. Matoshin catches Hanak right on the button with a cross.
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak tries to counter by clinching up but Matoshin breaks away and moves out of range.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Hanak.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Hanak.
A big left from Hanak misses.
Hanak misses with a combination
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Hanak.
A big left from Matoshin misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanak wants to clinch
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanak throws a right and a left that Matoshin avoids nicely.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Hanak swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanak moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Hanak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hanak defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Matoshin lands but Hanak takes it in his stride. #T3#
Hanak throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Matoshin tries to land a front kick but Hanak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matoshin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Hanak throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Hanak ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin cracks Hanak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanak scores with a punch to the head.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Matoshin throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Matoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Matoshin tries to get set, Hanak tries to push him back and clinch up but Matoshin manages to avoid the attempt.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak is looking to clinch.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanak checks it well.
Matoshin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanak is able to avoid easily.
Hanak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hanak closes the distance and pushes Matoshin back into the cage.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hanak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Matoshin tightens his grip and picks Hanak up, before dumping him to the ground. Hanak manages to land in guard.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matoshin 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.
Hanak wants to stand up but Matoshin is controlling him.
Matoshin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin scores with a nice strike.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanak checks it well.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak is looking to clinch.
Hanak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Hanak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Matoshin does no damage. #CL#
Hanak has Matoshin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matoshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanak.
Matoshin lands a right hand.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hanak misses with a body punch.
Matoshin lands a nice uppercut.
Matoshin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanak tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanak lands a right hand.
Hanak misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanak tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanak's elbow.
Hanak tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
I was talking to Hanak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hanak doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Hanak throws a solid leg kick but Matoshin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanak.#CL#
Hanak moves into the clinch.
Hanak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Hanak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanak lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Matoshin digs a right hand underneath Hanak's ribcage. Hanak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hanak as the two fighters clinch.
Matoshin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hanak on the inside.
Hanak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matoshin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Hanak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Hanak.
Lukas Hanak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukas Hanak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak lands with a left to the head.
Hanak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matoshins head. #ROC#
Matoshin is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanak finish him?
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Hanak avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Matoshin seems to have recovered his senses.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
A short right from Hanak.
Hanak lands a right hand. #T4#
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Hanak swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Hanak lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hanak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanak can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Hanak tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin.
Hanak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Hanak back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukas Hanak.
I think Matoshin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Matoshin made sure he mentioned Pearson Specter Litt, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: T177: McKane v Karter
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin cracks Bush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bush slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Bush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin motions for Bush to come forward. Matoshin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bush! But no joy.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Bush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bush connects with a jab.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bush. That did some damage!
Matoshin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Bush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bush down.
Bush looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.
Bush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a body punch
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
A telegraphed right hand from Bush misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bush clinches up with Matoshin and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matoshin pushes Bush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Matoshin.
Matoshin prevents a body shot from Bush.
Bush lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bush.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Matoshin. #TD2#
Matoshin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bush is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Matoshin to the mat. Matoshin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Matoshin seems keen to control Bush's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush controlling from the top position. #T2#
Bush being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
Bush pushing down on Matoshin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Matoshin trying to control but Bush postures up.
Bush perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matoshin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Matoshin wants to control but Bush is having none of it.
Bush tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Matoshin tries to lock up and control but Bush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bush controlling the position easily from mount.
Matoshin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matoshin manages to control the position for a moment.
Matoshin wants to hold on but Bush pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Bush dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Bush gets a clinch.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Bush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matoshin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Matoshin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Bush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bush.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Matoshin as the two fighters clinch.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bush digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Bush moves away
enabling Bush to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin lands a jab.
A low kick from Matoshin misses
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bush checks the leg kick.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matoshin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Bush has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bush shoots in but Matoshin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bush lands a head shot.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bush! But no joy.
Bush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a lazy head kick
and Bush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!#CL#
Matoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin wants to break free but Bush has control. #T3#
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Bush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin gets through Bush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Bush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
Bush misses with a punch on the inside.
Bush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bush tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matoshin prevents it.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bush.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Bush.
Matoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow. #T4#
Matoshin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Matoshin.
Bush prevents the takedown attempt.
Matoshin is pressed up against the cage. Bush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matoshin down to the mat. Matoshin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matoshin.
Bush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Bush takes the fight into the clinch.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bush misses with a body punch.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bush misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Bush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin digs a good hook to Bush's body.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bush's head backwards.
Bush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bush appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Matoshin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bush counters with a thumping low kick.
Matoshin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Matoshin tenderised Bush's leg. Bush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush checks a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a body punch
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Bush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Bush manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Bush blocks the low kick.
Bush appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bush momentarily.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bush.
Bush checks the leg kick.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Bush throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Matoshin motions for Bush to come forward. Matoshin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Bush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Bush moves out of range.
Bush was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Bush misses.
Bush connects with a leg kick. Matoshin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Matoshin.
Bush slips a jab from Matoshin.
Bush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matoshin, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Bush is rocked!
Matoshin misses the jab.
Bush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bush is still on wobbly legs! Can Matoshin finish him?
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin seems to be stalking Bush here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Bush drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Toshi Matoshin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Matoshin waved his t-shirt featuring Pearson Specter Litt's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Harry Bush had this to say: 'Shout out to my team, we took this one on 2 day's notice, we are going to figure this out and ill be back soon!'.

Event: EVO 282: Garret vs Shota
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Lundin keeps the fight on the outside.
Matoshin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lundin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundin cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Lundin misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lundin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
Matoshin lunges at Lundin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundin's hand.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundin wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
Lundin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lundin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Lundin throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Lundin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
Lundin looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Lundin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lundin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundin. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin tests Lundin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin digs a good body shot into Lundin's ribs.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundin fails with a takedown attempt.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Donk. Lundin catches Matoshin right on the button with a cross.
Lundin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matoshin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Lundin seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lundin.
Lundin's corner calls for a 1-2. Lundin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin lunges at Lundin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundin's hand. #ROC2#
Lundin is rocked!
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Lundin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin avoids the head kick by Lundin.
Matoshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Lundin is wise to it.
Lundin seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Lundin throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lundin tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Lundin.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Lundin saw that one coming.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Lundin's knee but Lundin avoids it well.
Lundin is looking for a counter combo.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundin tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Lundin steps away.
Lundin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matoshin. That one must have hurt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matoshin drives through and clinches with Lundin against the cage.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lundin backwards.
Lundin throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin works on Lundin's body with a couple of short punches.
Lundin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin blocks an uppercut.
Lundin tries to pull guard but Matoshin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Matoshin - that landed with a thud.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Matoshin pushes Lundin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundin swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundin lands a right hand.
Lundin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matoshin smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lundin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lundin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Lundin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lundin.
Lundin feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
Matoshin slips a jab from Lundin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Lundin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin clobbers Lundin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lundin slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lundin cracks Matoshin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lundin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matoshin avoids it.#T1#
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Lundin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lundin tries to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Lundin saw that one coming.
Matoshin with a jab.
Lundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
Lundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Lundin's ribs.
Lundin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matoshin throws a hook but Lundin avoids it easily.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Lundin's body.
A punch combination from Lundin misses.
Matoshin walks into a straight right hand from Lundin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lundin looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
Cody Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matoshin jabs Lundin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lundin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Matoshin looks to move away, Lundin throws a big counter combo but Matoshin just gets out of the way.
Matoshin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Matoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matoshin stalks Lundin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lundin's face. Lundin staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Matoshin.
Lundin tries to land a front kick but Matoshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundin throws a combination that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
Lundin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundin slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lundin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Lundin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lundin throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.
Matoshin jabs Lundin right on the nose. Lundin blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin tries to clinch up but Lundin circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Lundin saw that one coming.
Lundin throws a right and a left that Matoshin avoids nicely.
Lundin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundin misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Lundin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundin blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lundin 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 Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundin was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Lundin connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lundin 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 Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lundin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lundin, right into the meat.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lundin on the side of the head.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Lundin with an uppercut!
Matoshin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin wants to clinch up but Lundin keeps it at a distance.
Lundin tried to counter with a leg kick but Matoshin avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin catches Lundin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lundin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lundin feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Lundin as he checks the leg kick.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundin throws out the jab.
Lundin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lundin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Lundin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundin misses with a kick to the body.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Matoshin catches Lundin right on the button with a cross.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lundin misses with a straight right.
Lundin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matoshin cracks the inside of Lundin's front leg.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Cody Lundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matoshin checks a low kick from Lundin.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Lundin lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matoshin throws a shot to the body.
Lundin tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Lundin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lundin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Lundin.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lundin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lundin throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Lundin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lundin throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Lundin thows a leg kick but Matoshin checks it
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lundin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Matoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin blocks an uppercut.
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Lundin.
Matoshin digs a right hand underneath Lundin's ribcage. Lundin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Matoshin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matoshin manages to end up in side control.
Matoshin trying to control the position but Lundin is working away.
Lundin tries to bench press Matoshin off him but Matoshin keeps the position.
Matoshin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundin keeps working.
Matoshin happy to just control the position for now.
Matoshin has knee on belly and moves into mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Matoshin waved his t-shirt featuring Pearson Specter Litt's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Teimosia.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teimosia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin. #CL#
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Teimosia. #BC2#
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Teimosia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matoshin, pushing him back against the cage.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow. #BC#
Teimosia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin throws out a counter right but Teimosia avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin 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.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Matoshin pushes him off.
We've been told by Teimosia's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Teimosia moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Teimosia closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Teimosia controls the action.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it. #BC2#
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teimosia. That did some damage!
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Teimosia's legs.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teimosia just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Teimosia has managed to clinch.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Matoshin lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Teimosia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teimosia, right into the meat.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teimosia scores with a hook.
Teimosia checks a low kick from Matoshin.#CL#
Matoshin gets tackled into the cage by Teimosia. Teimosia maintains the clinch. #BC#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matoshin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Teimosia steps away.
Teimosia scores with a nice right hand.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teimosia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Matoshin keeps the fight on the outside.
Matoshin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teimosia. That did some damage!
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Teimosia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teimosia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Matoshin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Teimosia has Matoshin up against the cage in a clinch.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin has Teimosia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teimosia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Teimosia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teimosia misses with a head kick.
Teimosia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matoshin connects with a looping right hand.
Matoshin swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia misses the jab.
Matoshin throws a counter combo.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Teimosia down.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teimosia!
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.#T1#
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Teimosia wants to clinch but Matoshin slips to the side
and Matoshin counters with a series of strikes. Teimosia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teimosia checks the leg kick.
Teimosia moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Teimosia clobbers Matoshin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teimosia wants to clinch up but Matoshin keeps it at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Teimosia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matoshin.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teimosia with a body shot.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Teimosia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teimosia's sensitive parts.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Teimosia looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Matoshin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Teimosia with a nice cross.
Teimosia lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Teimosia.
Teimosia walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Teimosia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teimosia tries to clinch up.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Teimosia is out of range.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Teimosia connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Teimosia misses the shot to the body.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teimosia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Teimosia throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Teimosia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Teimosia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teimosia.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Teimosia feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Teimosia clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Matoshin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Teimosia - that landed with a thud.
Matoshin cracks Teimosia with a nice body shot.
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matoshin 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 Teimosia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teimosia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teimosia moves away.
Teimosia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teimosia is looking to clinch but Matoshin is avoiding it. #CL2#
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia just misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Nice jab there from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin throws a hook but Teimosia avoids it easily.#CL#
Teimosia rushes Matoshin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matoshin lands a jab to Teimosia's midsection.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Teimosia is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Teimosia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matoshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teimosia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Teimosia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matoshin manages to circle out of the way.
Teimosia lunges at Matoshin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matoshin's hand.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Matoshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matoshin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Teimosia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hilton Teimosia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a jab when Teimosia was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Teimosia misses the target.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Matoshin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
A slow jab from Teimosia misses its intended target.
Matoshin is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Matoshin jabs at Teimosia's body.
Matoshin seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Teimosia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matoshins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teimosia tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matoshin manages to circle out of the way.
Matoshin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teimosia. Teimosia obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin lands a jab.#KD#
Teimosia waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Matoshin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Matoshin trying to control the position. #T3#
Teimosia lands a couple of elbows.
Teimosia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matoshin trying to keep a closed guard but Teimosia is proving a slippery customer.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teimosia is looking to work some ground and pound but Matoshin has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teimosia slips nicely into half guard.
Matoshin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Teimosia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matoshin is looking to control Teimosia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Matoshin is defending against the submission attempts here by Teimosia.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep. Teimosia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matoshin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EVO 258: Cortes vs Saibot
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Matoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matoshin, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer feints the counter takedown.
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Spencer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spencer down. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Spencer lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.
A big left from Spencer misses. #CL#
Matoshin forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Matoshin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Matoshin lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Spencer.
Spencer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.#CL#
Matoshin rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Spencer is trying to stall.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer. #T2#
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer tries to stall but Matoshin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Spencer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer working away.
Matoshin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer trying to mount his opponent but Matoshin defends it.
Matoshin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spencer. #T3#
Matoshin is trying to maintain the position but Spencer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
Matoshin taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matoshin wants to get back to full guard.
Matoshin wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Matoshin has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matoshin moves into full guard.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Matoshin has control of Spencer's left arm, preventing Spencer from doing any damage.
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matoshin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Spencer misses.
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 Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Matoshin jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spencer dives in and grabs Matoshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matoshin pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Matoshin lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matoshin defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Matoshin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Spencer takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Matoshin.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage. #T1#
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matoshin.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Matoshin can't get the takedown.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Matoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards. #BC#
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer lands a slapping body shot.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Matoshin tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matoshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matoshin lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Matoshin moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Matoshin tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Spencer moves out of range easily.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Matoshin looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown. Matoshin fights it but they end up in guard.
Matoshin pulls Spencer in to control the position.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin working a defensive guard here.
Matoshin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matoshin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matoshin wants to land a leg kick but Spencer is out of range.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Matoshin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Spencer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Jab by Matoshin.
Spencer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matoshin as he avoids it easily.
Matoshin moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matoshin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spencer tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin misses with a body kick.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Matoshin tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Spencer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Matoshin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spencer controls Matoshin momentarily but Matoshin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin looking to pass the guard.
Matoshin is working hard here to advance position.
Matoshin stays in close to Spencer's body and controls the position. #T1#
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spencer holds on and takes a little breather.
Matoshin trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer 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.
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer can't keep his opponent in guard - Matoshin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Matoshin is looking to stall here but Spencer recovers full guard.
Spencer 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.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin made sure to mention his sponsor, Pearson Specter Litt in his post fight interview.

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Spencer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spencer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matoshin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spencer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Matoshin.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matoshin as he avoids it easily.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Matoshin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matoshin sprawls well. Matoshin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer tries for a takedown but Matoshin circles away easily
and Matoshin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Matoshin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Matoshin rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Spencer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Matoshin tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer blocks a low kick nicely.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Spencer throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Matoshin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spencer's calf.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin connects with a high kick.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Spencer jumps back.
Spencer misses with a right hand
enabling Matoshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL#
Matoshin moves into the clinch successfully.
Matoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Matoshin.
Spencer misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matoshin. #BC2#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matoshin cracks the inside of Spencer's front leg.
Spencer throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Spencer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matoshin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Matoshin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matoshin pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Matoshin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Matoshin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spencer is aware though and is defending well.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin is trying to keep Spencer in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matoshin has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
That's time! Matoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Spencer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Spencer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spencer.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matoshin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Matoshin counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Matoshin thumps Spencer with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spencer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spencer fails with the takedown.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
A shot to the liver by Matoshin. Beautiful body shot.
Matoshin misses with the body kick
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Spencer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matoshin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Spencer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matoshin's guard.
Matoshin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spencer is now in half guard.
Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matoshin is trying to control but Spencer manages to pass to mount! #T3#
The referee warns Matoshin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spencer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Matoshin looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Matoshin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
Matoshin keeping hold of Spencer's head, controlling as best he can.
Matoshin wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy. #T4#
Matoshin wants to improve his position but Spencer is controlling well.
Spencer working Matoshin over with strikes.
Matoshin is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
Matoshin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
Matoshin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin is looking to clinch.
Spencer with the counter takedown but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Spencer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Matoshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Spencer. That snapped Matoshin's head back.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Spencer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matoshin to the mat! Matoshin manages to get full guard.
Matoshin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer is in close to Matoshin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matoshin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matoshin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Spencer is pressing down on Matoshin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spencer can't keep his opponent in guard - Matoshin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matoshin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Matoshin prevents Spencer from getting the reversal.
Matoshin controlling from the full mount.
Matoshin trying to control but Spencer is having none of it. #T2#
Matoshin controlling the pace for now.
Matoshin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matoshin controlling from the full mount.
Spencer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matoshin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Matoshin looking to control but Spencer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matoshin avoids the attempt from Spencer to control.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matoshin controlling his opponent.
Matoshin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spencer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Matoshin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matoshin trying to advance position but Spencer counters by regaining guard.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer wants to sweep here but Matoshin controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Spencer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matoshin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matoshin forces his way into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin gave a mention to Pearson Specter Litt in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Wildstein throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Wildstein.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Wildstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wildstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wildstein lands the left hand.
Wildstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wildstein pinned against the cage. Wildstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Wildstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Matoshin fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Matoshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Matoshin walks into a straight right hand from Wildstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Wildstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Wildstein scores with a nice right hand.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wildstein.
Wildstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Wildstein thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildstein lands a nice hook to Matoshin's body. Matoshin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matoshin walks into a jab.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wildstein.
Wildstein lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Wildstein misses with an uppercut.
Wildstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wildstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Matoshin feints and then cracks Wildstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wildstein down.
Matoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wildstein dips to his left and cracks Matoshin with an uppercut!
Wildstein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matoshin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wildstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Wildstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Wildstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wildstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Wildstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Wildstein's leg but Wildstein calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wildstein misses the target.
Wildstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wildstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wildstein looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.#CL#
Matoshin has closed the distance and engaged Wildstein in a clinch.
Matoshin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wildstein.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wildstein.
A body shot lands from Wildstein.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Wildstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Wildstein lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a hook to the body.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Matoshin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Wildstein controls the action.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Wildstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin. #TD#
Matoshin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matoshin manages to end up in side control.
Wildstein trying to remain calm as Matoshin controls from the top position.
Matoshin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wildstein tries to bench press Matoshin off him but Matoshin keeps the position. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin laying and praying for a moment but Wildstein takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matoshin content to control rather than advance.
Matoshin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Wildstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Wildstein's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wildstein's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wildstein swings widly with a right hand
and Wildstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildstein throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Wildstein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin scores with a nice body kick.
Wildstein misses with a body kick.
A big right from Wildstein misses.
Wildstein misses with a wild combination.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin punishes Wildstein's body with a nice straight punch.
JD Wildstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matoshin jabs Wildstein right on the nose. Wildstein blinks but takes it well.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Wildstein blocks the low kick.
Wildstein misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin takes one to the side of the head.
Wildstein defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the head.
Matoshin takes a swing at Wildstein's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Wildstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matoshin doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin jabs Wildstein right on the nose. Wildstein blinks but takes it well.
Wildstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wildstein moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wildstein moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wildstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matoshin.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Wildstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wildstein.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Wildstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Wildstein.
Wildstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wildstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wildstein ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wildstein swivels and escapes.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wildstein.
Wildstein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wildstein duly obliges.
Wildstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wildstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matoshin on the side of the head.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wildstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wildstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matoshin.
Wildstein throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Wildstein looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Wildstein lands a right hook to the body.
Matoshin motions for Wildstein to come forward. Matoshin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Wildstein throws a big shot that misses.
Wildstein looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wildstein.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Wildstein.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wildstein doesn't seem phased though.
Wildstein staying out of range there.
Matoshin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wildstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wildstein lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Wildstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wildstein tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Wildstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Matoshin moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wildstein is pressed up against the cage. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wildstein down to the mat. Wildstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wildstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wildstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matoshin. #T4#
Matoshin darts in trying to clinch
and Wildstein counters with a body kick that stops Matoshin in his tracks momentarily.
Matoshin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Wildstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown but Wildstein shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Matoshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wildstein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wildstein lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Wildstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Wildstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matoshin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wildstein throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wildstein.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Wildstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wildstein throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wildstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wildstein tries to counter with a clinch but Matoshin shakes him off and moves away.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
A jab from Wildstein does it's job there.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Wildstein's defenses.
Wildstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Wildstein misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin moves out of range of the leg kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin tried to counter with a leg kick but Wildstein avoided it.
Wildstein with a hook.
Wildstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.#T1#
Wildstein motions for Matoshin to come forward. Wildstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wildstein slips a jab from Matoshin.
Wildstein scores with a nice body kick.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin checks the leg kick.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Wildstein moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wildstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matoshin doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wildstein looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Wildstein lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Wildstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wildstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Wildstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wildstein lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein connects with a body shot that sends Matoshin's belly button to the back.#T2#
Wildstein lands a jab.
Wildstein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wildstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wildstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wildstein lands with a straight right. Matoshin didn't see that one coming.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Wildstein sees coming a mile off.
Wildstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Wildstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matoshin.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wildstein as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshi Matoshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Wildstein misses with a wild body shot.
As Wildstein backs away, Matoshin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Wildstein.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Wildstein moved out of range nicely.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Wildstein moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Wildstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matoshin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wildstein's waist but Wildstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matoshin off to one side.
Wildstein takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matoshin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wildstein tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wildstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Wildstein's head but Wildstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wildstein is able to avoid easily.
Wildstein motions for Matoshin to come forward. Wildstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Wildstein counters with a leg kick.
Wildstein connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Wildstein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wildstein throws a body kick that misses.
Matoshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Wildstein's head but Wildstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wildstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wildstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matoshin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wildstein's waist but Wildstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matoshin off to one side.
Wildstein unleashes a big counter combination but Matoshin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildstein.
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wildstein counter with a right hand.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Wildstein moved out of range.
Wildstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Wildstein jabs Matoshin right on the nose. Matoshin blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wildstein 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EVO 236: Seia vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Matoshin misses with a left hand
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gold tests Matoshin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Gold.
Matoshin avoids the head kick by Gold.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matoshin lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gold.
Gold staying out of range there.
Matoshin moves out of range as Gold strikes.
A little jabbing left from Matoshin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Gold throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matoshin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Gold lands a left and a right that sends Matoshin crashing to the canvas! Gold dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Matoshin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matoshin is still in real trouble! Can Gold finish him?
Matoshin tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matoshin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matoshin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gold misses with a head shot.
Gold thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Matoshin seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Gold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matoshin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matoshin can't escape the position.
Matoshin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Matoshin wants to control but Gold is having none of it.
Matoshin is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin wants to hold on but Gold pushes him away.
Matoshin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gold is staying active.#T3#
Matoshin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matoshin wants to control but Gold is having none of it.
Gold prevents Matoshin from getting the reversal.
Gold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matoshin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matoshin trying to control but Gold postures up.
Matoshin is looking to improve his position.
Matoshin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
Matoshin is trying to maintain the position but Gold is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Gold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gold takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Gold's head to control him but Gold postures up.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gold attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liquid Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matoshin can do to turn this around?
Gold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gold throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin slips a jab from Gold.
Matoshin wants to land a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Gold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Gold with an uppercut!
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold checks the leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a hook #KD#
and Gold counters with a series of strikes that sends Matoshin to the canvas! Gold follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Gold stopping the sweep attempt from Matoshin.
Gold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matoshin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liquid Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matoshin trying to control the position here.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
Gold staying out of range there.
Matoshin throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Gold misses.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Gold with a nice cross.
A low kick from Gold misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Gold jumps back.
Matoshin takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Matoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Matoshin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold works on Matoshin's body with a couple of short punches.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Matoshin misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matoshin.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold blocks a body shot from Matoshin.
Gold lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Matoshin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.#CL2#
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Gold is working Matoshin over against the cage.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold lands with a light punch inside.
Gold stalling in the clinch but Matoshin improves position.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold working aggressively here.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Matoshin fails to land.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin lands a high kick!
Matoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Gold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
Gold tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin looks for the body kick but Gold saw that one coming.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matoshin.
Gold staying out of range there.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
Gold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gold attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matoshin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin slips a jab from Gold.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gold missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target. #T1#
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Gold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gold.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Matoshin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold looks to land a combination but Matoshin avoids it well.
Gold throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
Gold tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gold lands a jab to the nose.
Gold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matoshin checks it well.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Gold. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Matoshin feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Matoshin. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gold.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Matoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matoshin moves away from the strike by Gold.
Gold takes one to the chin there.
Gold slips a jab from Matoshin.
Gold lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Matoshin cracks Gold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Gold is rocked!#T3#
A cross from Gold lands.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Gold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheers as Gold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matoshin doesn't seem phased though.
Gold slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matoshin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Gold.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Gold's legs.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gold.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Matoshin fails to land with a series of punches.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gold.
Gold lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
Matoshin throws a head kick that Gold semi-blocks.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Matoshin slips the punch.
Matoshin cracks the inside of Gold's front leg.
Matoshin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gold keeps the fight on the outside.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Gold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gold lands with a straight right. Matoshin didn't see that one coming.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liquid Gold.
I think Gold 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

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