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Event:
CEC 569
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stonedberg moves away.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg misses with a straight right.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Stonedberg needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stonedberg's sensitive parts.
Stonedberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews 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.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Stonedberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.#T1#
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stonedberg looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonedberg has time to react.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Stonedberg throws a solid leg kick but Matthews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stonedberg.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Stonedberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Matthews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stonedberg avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Stonedberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Stonedberg finds it's target.
Stonedberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Matthews checks a low kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a body kick
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews wants to stay close but Stonedberg steps back to make room for something. Matthews seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Stonedberg and Matthews drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
A victorious Michael Stonedberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEC 562
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Manison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but Manison is wise to it.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Manison throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Manison is looking to clinch.
Manison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
Manison throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matthews throws a head kick but Manison moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Manison slips the punch.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Manison moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Matthews misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Manison.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Manison's leg but Manison calmly moves out of range.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Manison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Manison catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Manison's leg. Manison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Matthews now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Matthews forces Manison back against the cage and clinches.
Manison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews pushes Manison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Manison stalling.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Manison.
Manison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews stalling in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Manison's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Manison working aggressively here.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manison's elbow.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Manison controls the action.
Manison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manison scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Manison is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Matthews has Manison pushed against the cage.
Manison working aggressively here.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manison or not.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews digs a right hand into Manison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manison's gas tank.
Manison is breathing heavily.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manison takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manison.
A short left from Manison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manison throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but Manison is wise to it.
Manison moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manison.
Manison throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manison misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
Matthews thumps Manison with a low kick.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manison tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Manison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Matthews.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manison tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Manison defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Manison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthews.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manison. Matthews shrugs it off though.
Manison moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Manison looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.#T2#
Good shot there by Manison.
Manison checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a hook.#CL2#
Matthews pushes Manison up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews throws a low kick but Manison moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manison misses with a wild combination.
Manison defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Manison finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Manison misses its intended target.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Manison avoids it with no problem.
Manison wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Manison moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Manison lands a lovely overhand right.
Manison scores with a jab. Matthews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manison throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Manison lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Konstantin Manison's cut is getting worse.
Manison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manison with a body shot.
Manison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Manison looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Manison throws a lazy uppercut
and Manison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Manison.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manison manages to avoid it.
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manison.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Manison.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but Manison is wise to it.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Manison misses.
Matthews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manison missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manison connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews cracks Manison with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Manison is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Matthews defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manison cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manison checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Oh Manison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Matthews cracks the inside of Manison's front leg. #KD2#
Matthews sends Manison crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matthews is motioning to the referee to let Manison up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews cracks Manison's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Manison slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Matthews can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clay Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Yu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Matthews.
#CUT#
It looks like Bai Yu has been cut.
Yu misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yu 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 Matthews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matthews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Yu tries a quick counter leg kick but Matthews is wise to it.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Yu moves out of range easily.
Yu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Yu down.
Yu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matthews looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Yu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu counters with a nice leg kick.
Yu misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Matthews thows a leg kick but Yu checks it
and Yu counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at Yu to acknowledge the strikes.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Yu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Matthews looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
Yu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews throws a low kick but Yu moves out of range easily.
Yu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Yu misses.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Yu counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Yu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yu throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.#T2#
Yu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews 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.
Good leg kick by Yu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matthews lands a head kick!
Yu throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
A low kick from Yu is predictable there
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews lands with a cross. #ROC#
Yu is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Bai Yu's cut even more.
Matthews is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yu is looking to score with low kicks.
Yu is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Yu's leg but Yu calmly moves out of range.
Yu tries a quick counter leg kick but Matthews is wise to it.
Matthews steps in with a hook that catches Yu right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Matthews follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Yu looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
A victorious Clay Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorrance Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dorrance Jr scores with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Dorrance Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorrance Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dorrance Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorrance Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Dorrance Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Matthews drops Dorrance Jr with a beautiful combination! Dorrance Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matthews is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Edmund Dorrance Jr has been cut.
Dorrance Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Matthews misses #KD2#
and Dorrance Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Matthews toppling to the canvas! Matthews scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dorrance Jr finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.#T1#
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Dorrance Jr counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Dorrance Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews misses with a double jab
and Dorrance Jr rattles Matthews with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Matthews tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dorrance Jr dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Matthews stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmund Dorrance Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Edmund Dorrance Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Hawk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Hawk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthews is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matthews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Hawk throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Hawk drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Ground and pound from Hawk.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk prevents Matthews from standing back up.
Hawk 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.
Hawk lands a big elbow - Matthews is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 299: Survivors
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from BK does it's job there.#TD2#
BK throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. BK is in Matthews's guard.
BK tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
BK throwing strikes but missing.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BK manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
BK is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead BK has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but BK is having none of it.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but BK is having none of it.
BK in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Matthews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes BK off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice defenses there by BK.
BK stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
BK throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BK scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BK connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
BK throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BK misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BK scores with a jab to the head.
BK buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BK throws a half hearted mid kick.
BK throws a body shot but no joy.
BK chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
#T3#
BK scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BK.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BK misses with a looping right.
Matthews shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. BK eats them both and turns towards Matthews to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BK takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Nice cross by BK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin BK has been cut.#T4#
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
BK misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BK scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from BK misses its intended target.
BK avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Good leg kick by BK there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BK misses the jab.
Matthews swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matthews moves out of range as BK throws a body kick.
BK shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin BK will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BK.
BK looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews tried to counter with a leg kick but BK avoided it.
BK stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
BK throws a wild body kick that Matthews sees coming a mile off.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BK. That did some damage!
Matthews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK throws a head kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BK is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from BK.
BK lands the left hand.#T1#
Matthews checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by BK. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews throws a low kick but BK moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BK throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BK misses with a straight left.
BK misses the jab.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
BK throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from BK.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
BK lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
BK scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
BK scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Matthews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BK was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
That kick from Matthews tenderised BK's leg. BK is trying to keep his angry face on.
BK lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
BK jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BK tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but BK scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Matthews gets caught napping as BK dives in and scores a takedown. Matthews manages to retain guard.
BK scoring with some ground and pound.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matthews is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
BK preventing the sweep.
BK has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but BK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BK lands a couple of digs.
BK throwing strikes but missing.
BK working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
BK loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BK is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.#T4#
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BK connects with a couple of short punches.
Matthews looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but BK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BK throws a big right hand that misses.
BK throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BK's guard. Nice move by Matthews!#REVR#
Matthews wants to stand but BK has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
BK throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matthews uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin BK will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
BK connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BK cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Matthews throws a series of punches but BK moves out of range.
BK misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but BK saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
BK closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
BK doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from BK.
BK prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BK keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
BK manages to break the clinch.
BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BK lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Benjamin BK seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BK shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. BK gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BK connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews avoids the head kick by BK.
BK lands with an overhand left.
BK throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
BK moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
BK swinging wildly here.
#T2#
BK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
BK throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
A looping hook to the body misses from BK. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews is looking for a counter combo.
BK keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BK throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters with an outside leg kick.
BK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BK lands with a nice body kick.
BK misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but BK scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benjamin BK is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
BK throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
BK throws a chopping leg kick but Matthews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
BK showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
BK shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from BK.
BK misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BK cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
BK's corner calls for a 1-2. BK obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matthews motions for BK to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from BK.
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!
BK takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BK fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from BK.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on BK's shoulder, as BK tries to avoid the shot.
BK fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BK thows a leg kick but Matthews checks it
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BK has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK.
Some bone on bone action there as BK checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin BK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BK 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XL
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Matthews tries to sprawl but De Jager drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Jager looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is not content to let De Jager control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jager is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Matthews reverses the position - he's now on top in De Jager's guard.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead De Jager has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
De Jager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jager works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Jager wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Jager is looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.#REVB#
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Jager is proving hard to escape from.
De Jager trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Matthews tries to stand but De Jager is controlling from the bottom.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jager has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
De Jager pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
De Jager wants to control but Matthews passes easily into half guard.
Matthews has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, De Jager works to full guard. #T3#
De Jager wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Jager is proving hard to escape from.
De Jager 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#
De Jager is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Jager drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Well, if De Jager is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
De Jager wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews has hold of De Jager's hands but De Jager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews pushes De Jager off looking to stand but De Jager dives back in and keeps control.
De Jager tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Matthews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager misses with a low kick.
De Jager throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Matthews defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from De Jager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Jager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Matthews misses with a hook.
De Jager throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
De Jager feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matthews throws a right hand that De Jager ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jager also avoids with ease.#T2#
De Jager scoring well with a low kick there.
De Jager throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Jager with a body shot.
De Jager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from De Jager misses the target.
De Jager swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Jager.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it. #T3#
Matthews cracks a nice hook into De Jager's ribs.
De Jager fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
De Jager throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. De Jager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Jager throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Jager dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from De Jager.#T4#
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
That has opened up Clay Matthews's cut even more.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matthews has time to react.
Matthews looks to land a combination but De Jager avoids it well.
Matthews throws a right and a left that De Jager avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from De Jager.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but De Jager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews slips under a jab.
A low kick from De Jager is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a leg kick.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Jager misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matthews!
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and De Jager connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Jager counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Jager.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
De Jager throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Jager throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Jager throws out the jab.
De Jager moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.
De Jager thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Matthews tenderised De Jager's leg. De Jager is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
De Jager misses with an uppercut.
Matthews lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
Matthews cracks De Jager with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews 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.
De Jager fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews looks for the body kick but De Jager saw that one coming.
De Jager thinks about countering with a body kick.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Jager. #T3#
De Jager misses with a body shot.
De Jager misses with a few strikes there.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Matthews.
De Jager is looking to counter punch.
De Jager slips under a jab.
Matthews slips a jab from De Jager.
Matthews tries a quick counter leg kick but De Jager is wise to it.
De Jager shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but De Jager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
De Jager misses with a hook.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but De Jager bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Jager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews slips a straight right by De Jager.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Jager slips a jab from Matthews.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clay Matthews.
I think Matthews 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Matthews!
A victorious Clay Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 289: Voices
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wykyd Dall.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Dall cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
A jab from Dall misses.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses
and Dall counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at Dall 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!
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Matthews leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Dall tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
#T3#
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Matthews.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Matthews misses
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matthews.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Matthews stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
Wykyd Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Dall misses with a leg kick
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Dall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall staying out of range there.
Matthews slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the body.
Dall shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Matthews scores with a nice body kick.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matthews!
Matthews is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to buck Dall off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Matthews is working to get back to half guard.
Dall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dall is looking to take Matthews's back but instead Matthews gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
Matthews trying to control here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthews is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it. #T3#
Matthews is trying to stand.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Matthews pushes Dall off looking to stand but Dall dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall passes to side control. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well. #SUB2#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matthews's legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wykyd Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Dall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dall misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up Wykyd Dall's cut even more.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Clay Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD#
Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Dall tumbling to the mat! Matthews takes a step backwards and waves Dall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dall is rocked!#TD2#
Dall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dall is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dall prevents Matthews from standing back up.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
Matthews is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matthews avoid being mounted?#T3#
Matthews won't allow Dall to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A big left from Dall misses.
Clay Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall with the counter takedown but Matthews avoids it easily.
Dall dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wykyd Dall!
Wykyd Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 279: Viceroy vs Wyatt
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Parker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throws a fast counter high kick but Parker manages to duck under it in time.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Parker.
Matthews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Parker misses the body punch
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews throws a counter combo.
Parker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Parker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matthews's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily. #T2#
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Parker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.
Parker throws a monster overhand right that drops Matthews! Parker follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Peter Parker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Derksen takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Derksen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.
Derksen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Derksen.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Derksen momentarily.
Derksen blocks the body kick.
Derksen misses with a kick to the body
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Christian Derksen has been cut.
Derksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Derksen, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Derksen, against the cage.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derksen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Derksen gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Derksen throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Derksen trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews tries to work over Derksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derksen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Derksen pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Derksen as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Derksen has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Matthews tries to stall but Derksen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Derksen, against the cage.
Matthews taking a breather.
Derksen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Derksen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the cage.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen lands an elbow that stopped Matthews in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Derksen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Derksens head.
Matthews lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Matthews. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Derksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Derksen looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Derksen looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Derksen lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.
Matthews taking a breather.
Derksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Derksen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Derksen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Derksen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Derksen fails to land.
Matthews has Derksen pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Derksen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Derksen blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Derksen misses with a knee strike.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Derksen on the side of the head.
Derksen scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derksen. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Derksen swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Derksen moves away.
It looked like Derksen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthews.
Matthews moves out of range as Derksen throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Derksen moved out of range.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Derksen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews throws a head kick but Derksen moves out of range.
Matthews just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDerksen.#T1#
Derksen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Derksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Derksen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Derksen eats them both and turns towards Matthews to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Derksen.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Derksen.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derksen throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Derksen. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Derksen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Derksen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Derksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christian Derksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Derksen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Derksen misses with a body kick. #T3#
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
Derksen throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
Derksen avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Derksen throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Derksen takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Derksen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Matthews tries to clinch but Derksen moves out of range.
Matthews 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.
Christian Derksen is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Derksen misses
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews checks a leg kick.
Derksen throws a head kick that misses.
Derksen throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Derksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Derksen.#T4#
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Derksen in a clinch.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Derksen is keeping busy.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Clay Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Derksen avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews slows down the pace here.
Derksen takes a shot to the head.
Derksen takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Derksen.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Derksen's head.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Derksen.
Derksen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Derksen throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Derksen's knee but Derksen avoids it well.
Matthews takes a swing at Derksen's ribcage but misses.
Matthews slips a jab from Derksen.
Derksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Derksen misses with a looping left.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matthews slips a straight right by Derksen.
Matthews wants to counter the offense by Derksen and move into the clinch position.
Derksen scores with a leg kick.
Derksen misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Matthews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derksen's elbow.
Derksen tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Derksen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Derksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Matthews.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Derksen lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Derksen throws an elbow but misses.
Derksen missing with knees to the body.
Derksen tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Derksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derksen working aggressively here.
Derksen misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Derksen tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews lands a left hand.
#KD2#
Matthews drops Derksen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Derksen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Derksen is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Derksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Derksen to his knees! Matthews keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Clay Matthews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 290
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jiggle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jiggle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jiggle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiggle, pushing him back against the cage.
Jiggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews has Jiggle pressed against the cage, preventing Jiggle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews trying to stall but Jiggle improves his position.
Matthews lands a body punch.
Jiggle is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Jiggle breaks from the clinch.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Jiggle saw that one coming.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiggle throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Jiggle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Jiggle.
Jiggle swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Jiggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiggle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jiggle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Jiggle sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Jiggle avoids it this time.
Jiggle fakes the leg kick and cracks Matthews in the body.
Jiggle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jiggle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jiggle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jiggle cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Jiggle is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Jiggle.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Jiggle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Matthews responds with a good body kick, but Jiggle manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Jiggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Matthews defending well as Jiggle loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Jiggle coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiggle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jiggle throws a body kick that misses.
Jiggle lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jiggle. That one must have hurt.
Jiggle is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jiggle misses with a looping left.
A combination from Jiggle does no damage.
Matthews flicks out a counter leg kick but Jiggle steps away.
Jiggle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiggle's head.
Jiggle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews slips under a jab from Jiggle.
Jiggle connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Jiggle takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Jiggle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Jiggle throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Jiggle throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiggle.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiggle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jiggle misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiggle. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiggle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiggle misses with a looping left.#T4#
Jiggle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matthews if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiggle. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiggle blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Jiggle lands a slapping body shot.
Jiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Jiggle.
Jiggle swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiggle backwards.
Jiggle tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Jiggle controls the action.
#BC#
Jiggle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiggle lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jiggle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Jiggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiggle lands an overhand right.
Jiggle Jiggle is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jiggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiggle takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Jiggle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Nice jab there from Jiggle.
Jiggle misses with a kick to the body
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Jiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiggle lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Jiggle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jiggle swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiggle's sensitive parts.
Jiggle lands with a shot to the body.
Jiggle throws a sloppy head kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiggle lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiggle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Jiggle fails to land with a series of punches.
Jiggle sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Jiggle avoids it this time.
Jiggle throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Jiggle throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Jiggle tumbling to the mat! Matthews takes a step backwards and waves Jiggle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Jiggle is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jiggle Jiggle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiggle throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Jiggle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Jiggle crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 287 Prime vs DeLuise II
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Artist throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range. #CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews has Artist pressed against the cage.
Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthews continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Artist up against the cage.
Artist wants a takedown.
Matthews is leaning against Artist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews gets through Artist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Artist has hold of one of Matthews's legs. Matthews is fighting the takedown attempt but Artist gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Artist manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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!
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Artist is retaining full guard. #T1#
Matthews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Artist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews is pushing down on Artist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Artist is fighting to maintain full guard but Matthews has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matthews not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Matthews 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.#T3#
Matthews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Matthews.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Artist defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Artist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#KD2#
Matthews feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Artist sprawling to the canvas! Artist rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matthews finish him?!
Matthews throws a hook but Artist avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Artist off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Artist is rocked!
Matthews circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Artist drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Matthews follows Artist to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 277 Klitschko vs Satan
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Matthews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.#CL2#
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Peltola blocks an uppercut.
Peltola gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Peltola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peltola throws a lazy uppercut
and Peltola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Matthews.#T1#
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.#CL2#
Matthews has Peltola up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peltola's efforts to push away.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Peltola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peltola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Peltola lands with a left to the head.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthews has Peltola pressed against the cage, preventing Peltola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Peltola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews throws a hook but Peltola blocks it.#T2#
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peltola.
A cross from Peltola lands.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peltola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Peltola circles away.
Peltola misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Peltola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matthews's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Peltola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peltola throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range. #T3#
Peltola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peltola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matthews throws a jab when Peltola was well out of range.
Peltola throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peltola lands a jab.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peltola finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
Peltola lands the left hand.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Atte Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
Peltola feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Peltola catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Peltola misses with a body punch
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target. #T4#
Peltola throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peltola misses with a straight left.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Peltola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Peltola throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peltola backwards. #BC#
Peltola breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peltola lands with a left to the head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Peltola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola'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#
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peltola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola.
Peltola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peltola misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Peltola is avoiding it.
Peltola throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Peltola swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Peltola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peltola throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews wants to counter the offense by Peltola and move into the clinch position.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltola.
Matthews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peltola shoots and misses #CL2#
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Peltola.
#BC#
Peltola manages to break the clinch.
Peltola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Peltola.
Peltola sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Peltola avoids it this time.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Matthews takes a swing at Peltola's ribcage but misses.
Peltola throws a shot to the body.
Peltola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews counters with a big head kick but Peltola shrugs it off.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Matthews slips under a jab from Peltola.#T3#
Matthews avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peltola.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Peltola seems unphased.
#T4#
Peltola swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Matthews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peltola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Peltola avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews is stalling here.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peltola blocks an uppercut.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Peltola.
Peltola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola misses with some punches.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Peltola is trying to break free.#BC#
Peltola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a hook but Peltola blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Peltola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Peltola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peltola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peltola. Peltola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Peltola lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Peltola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Peltola really felt that one!
Matthews slips a straight right by Peltola.
Peltola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atte Peltola is winning the standup battle so far.
Peltola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peltola throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Peltola avoids it this time.
Peltola throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Atte Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matthews tries to clinch there but Peltola circles away.
Matthews blocks a jab.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltola swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peltola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peltola's calf.
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Peltola is rocked!#CUT2#
Atte Peltola's cut is getting worse.
Matthews defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Peltola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peltola avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Peltola seems to have got his legs back now.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Peltola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peltola throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Clay Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltola takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews is trying to counter with his kicks.
Peltola throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Peltola throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Peltola.
#CL2#
Matthews drives through and clinches with Peltola against the cage.
Peltola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Matthews keeps control of Peltola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peltola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Peltola.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola lands a nice shot to the body.
Peltola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Peltola is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clay Matthews.
I've got Matthews 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clay Matthews!
Our winner, Clay Matthews, 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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Event:
HFC 273 Compete
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Glossy clinches up against the cage.
Matthews 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.
Glossy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glossy works on Matthews's body with a couple of short punches.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.
Glossy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glossy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Glossy misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Glossy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glossy misses with a body punch.
Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glossy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Matthews.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Glossy's ribcage. Glossy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Glossy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glossy blocking some punches.
Glossy lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Matthews on the inside. #T1#
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews. #BC2#
Glossy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glossy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Glossy tries to get set, Matthews tries to push him back and clinch up but Glossy manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Glossy 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.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Glossy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews gets through Glossy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glossy. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Glossy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glossy scores with a hook to the body.
Glossy prevents a body shot from Matthews.
Glossy misses with a body punch.
Matthews is trying to stall.
Matthews leaning against his opponent.
Glossy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glossy.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Glossy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Glossy swinging wildly here.
Matthews throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Glossy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL#
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Glossy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Glossy struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthews controls his hands.
Glossy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Matthews letting Glossy take a breather here.
Glossy can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Glossy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Matthews pushes Glossy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Glossy misses with some punches.
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glossy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glossy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Glossy.
Matthews avoiding damage as Glossy throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glossy struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthews controls his hands.
#T4#
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Glossy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Glossy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glossy lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Glossy tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Glossy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glossy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matthews after a bit of a struggle.
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glossy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews is stalling here.
Matthews blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Glossy rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
Glossy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glossy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glossy.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews is pushing Glossy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glossy as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Glossy.
Glossy working aggressively here.
Glossy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clay Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Glossy's ribcage. Glossy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Glossy is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews has Glossy pushed against the cage.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Glossy controls his hands.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews has Glossy pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews is trying to stall.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Glossy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glossy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glossy misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a body shot.
Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matthews stalling in the clinch but Glossy improves position. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Glossy fails to land.
Matthews has Glossy pushed against the cage.
Glossy tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Glossy back against the cage.
Glossy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glossy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glossys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glossy can do to turn this around?
Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Glossy.
Glossy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Glossy lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthews trying to stall but Glossy improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Glossy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Glossy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Glossy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Glossy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matthews - the referee stops the clock and Glossy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matthews. Glossy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glossys head.
A short right from Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glossy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.#T4#
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Glossy is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Matthews as the two fighters clinch.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glossy as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Glossy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glossy backwards.
Glossy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glossy up against the cage.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Glossy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Glossy off the cage and back into range.
Glossy misses with a combination
#CL#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews taking a breather.
Glossy misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
A short right from Glossy on the inside.
Glossy has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Glossy misses with a punch to the body.
Glossy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glossy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Matthews tries to work over Glossy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glossy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glossy. #T1#
Glossy looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glossy misses with some punches.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glossy backwards.
Matthews wants to stall.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Glossy.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Glossy's ribcage. Glossy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Glossy is leaning against Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Glossy.
Matthews is leaning against Glossy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews lands a body punch.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Glossy avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Glossy working aggressively here.
Glossy misses with the head strike.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Glossy can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Glossy is rocked!
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Glossy's head.
Glossy is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Dick Glossy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews throws a big uppercut that drops Glossy! More strikes from Matthews and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Glossy lies dazed against the cage as Matthews celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
A victorious Clay Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 269 Shoot The Messenger
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Arthanier digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Arthanier throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramus Arthanier has been cut.
Arthanier looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arthanier throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Arthanier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arthanier throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arthanier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Arthanier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arthanier tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Arthanier misses its intended target.
Arthanier blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Arthanier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL#
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Arthanier. Arthanier maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Arthanier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arthanier tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Arthanier tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Arthanier back against the cage.
Matthews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arthanier backwards.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Arthanier's head.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arthanier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arthanier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Arthanier.
Arthanier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arthanier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arthanier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Arthanier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arthanier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Arthanier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arthanier blocking some punches.
Arthanier swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arthaniers head.
Arthanier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arthanier swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthanier misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arthanier.
Arthanier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arthanier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matthews can turn it around.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews. #T3#
Arthanier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews wants to stall.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arthanier up against the cage.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Arthanier.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Arthanier trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arthanier into the cage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Arthanier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arthanier looking to stall.
Arthanier is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Arthanier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arthanier blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Arthanier.
Matthews pushes Arthanier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Arthanier scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthanier working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Arthanier tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Arthanier lands with a right to the head.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Arthanier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arthanier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramus Arthanier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramus Arthanier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arthanier throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Arthanier only half commits.
Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arthanier.
Crunch! Arthanier slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
Arthanier slips under a jab from Matthews.
Arthanier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arthanier.
Arthanier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthanier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arthanier. #T1#
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Arthanier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Arthanier finds it's target.
Arthanier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arthanier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
Matthews 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.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arthanier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arthanier misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Matthews moves into the clinch.
Arthanier lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Arthanier.
Matthews lands a right hand. #T2##BC#
Arthanier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arthanier lands an overhand right.
Arthanier on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Arthanier is rocked!
Matthews throws a powerful right kick. Arthanier tried to block low but the kick was high! Arthanier was taken right off of his feet! Matthews jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clay Matthews!
An out of breath Clay Matthews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 264 Feel Good
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Matthews looking to stall.
Derksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Derksen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Derksen has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Derksen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Derksen.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Derksen.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Derksen throws a head punch that misses.
Derksen lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Derksen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Derksen lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matthews misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Derksen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Derksen thumps Matthews with a low kick.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Derksen moved out of range.
Derksen misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Derksen throws a body kick that misses.
Derksen blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derksen tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Derksen saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Derksen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews tries to break free but Derksen pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Derksen looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Derksen lands a nice knee to the body.
Derksen misses with an elbow strike.
Derksen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derksen lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Clay Matthews's cut even more.
Derksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Derksen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matthews can turn it around.#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Derksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Derksen.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Derksen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Derksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Derksen misses the shot to the body.
Derksen scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Derksen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews throws a jab when Derksen was well out of range.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Matthews moves out of range as Derksen throws a body kick.
Derksen throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Derksen - that will leave a mark!
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Derksen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Derksen, as that shot connected.
Derksen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Derksen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Derksen drops Matthews with a right and a left! Derksen comes rushing in but Matthews regains his composure and manages to keep Derksen in guard.
#ROC#
Matthews is rocked!#SU#
Matthews is working an open guard so Derksen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Derksen finish him?
Derksen scoring well with a low kick there.
Derksen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matthews.
Derksen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Matthews to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Matthews looks to clinch but Derksen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Matthews taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Derksen!
Christian Derksen retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Christian Derksen gave a big smile as he said 'Clay your one helluva fighter but you did get lucky last time we fought and I got to prove that tonite. But I also wanted to dedicate this win to the man who floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali " RIP CHAMP" '.
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Event:
HFC 262 Golden Opportunity
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Malone connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.#CL2#
Malone drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
A punch combination from Malone misses. #T1#
Malone is looking to clinch.
Malone throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.#TD2#
Malone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matthews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Malone.
#SUB2#
Malone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews holding on.
Malone is staying tight to Matthews's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Matthews pushes Malone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Malone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matthews defending against the ground and pound.
Matthews is not content to let Malone control the position.
Matthews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Malone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.
Matthews is not content to let Malone control the position.
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.
Malone lands a nice forearm strike.
Malone trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Matthews stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews wants to control but Malone postures up.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Malone postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Malone landing some decent shots from guard.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Malone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone 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#
Malone clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Matthews moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Clay Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Malone.
Malone defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Malone works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Malone dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Malone has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Matthews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
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 body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malone tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Malone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthews is defending well.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews. #BC#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sylvester Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.#T4#
Matthews jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Malone blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthews rather than just go for the knockout.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matthews.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Clay Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews sets himself, and Malone steps forward looking for the clinch! Matthews avoids it this time.
Matthews 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.
#TD2#
Malone gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone working away.
Malone trying to control the position but Matthews is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Malone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Malone.
Malone is putting a hurting on Matthews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matthews manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Malone wants to get back to full guard but Matthews has passed into side control.
Matthews staying calm.
Matthews working away.
Malone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Malone is trying to escape the position but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews controlling the position from side mount.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Matthews taking a breather here.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews wants to stand but Malone has his arm trapped.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Matthews controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Sylvester Malone stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.
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Event:
HFC 259 Uncreation
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tupper V.#CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Tupper V throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Matthews counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Matthews misses the body punch
and Tupper V counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tupper V.
Tupper V lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tupper V's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupper V obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Tupper V lands.
Tupper V pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matthews back to the cage. Tupper V follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Tupper V tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupper V takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupper V throws a chopping leg kick but Matthews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews throws the kick towards the body but Tupper V avoids it.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tupper V. #T2#
Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Matthews darts in and clinches Tupper V up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews pushes Tupper V back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tupper V is looking for a takedown.
Tupper V misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tupper V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupper V misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Matthews sends Tupper V crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matthews is motioning to the referee to let Tupper V up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T3#
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Tupper V is out of range.
Tupper V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Matthews lands a big right hand that sends Tupper V crashing to the mat! Matthews stays standing though and waves Tupper V back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tupper V is rocked!
Tupper V wants to slow Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Tupper V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupper V misses with an uppercut.
Tupper V seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tupper V falls backwards - clearly groggy! Matthews dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 254 Wounded
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews defending well as Derksen loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Derksen avoids it with no problem.
Derksen catches Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Derksen throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Derksen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Derksen misses with a jab to the body
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Derksen moves out of range easily.
Derksen throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Derksen looks to throw a body kick
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Christian Derksen has been cut.
Christian Derksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derksen throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Matthews counters with a crisp right hand that drops Derksen! Matthews lets Derksen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Derksen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derksen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Derksen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Derksen tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Derksen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clay Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Derksen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Derksen lands a nice looking body shot.
Derksen misses with a jab to the body
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Derksen looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthews clobbers Derksen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Derksen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Derksen blocks a jab.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derksen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Derksen lands a jab.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Derksen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Derksen has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Derksen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Derksen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Derksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.#TD#
Derksen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Derksen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthews tries to roll over but Derksen keeps him under control.#T3#
Matthews controlling the position for now.#SU#
Derksen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Derksen ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Derksen tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Derksen, as that shot connected.
Derksen connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Derksen lands with a cross.
Derksen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Derksen.
Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Derksen.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Derksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derksen misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthews with a jab.
Derksen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Derksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derksen throws a combination that misses
and Derksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Derksen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Derksen tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a nice body shot.
Derksen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derksen.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Derksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Derksen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derksen misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Derksen. Beautiful body shot.
Derksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Derksen scores with a nice body kick.
#T1##CL#
Derksen drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Derksen pushes Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews is working Derksen over against the cage.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Derksen controls his hands.
Derksen lands a left hand.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derksen's elbow.
Derksen is working Matthews over against the cage.
Derksen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Matthews.
Derksen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Derksen lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Derksen.
Matthews tries a body shot but Derksen blocks it.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Derksen lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Matthews is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Derksen avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Derksen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matthews can turn it around.#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Derksen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Derksen finish him?
Derksen works Matthews's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Derksen. Derksen maintains the clinch.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Derksen. #CUT#
It looks like Clay Matthews has been cut.
Derksen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Derksen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Derksen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Derksen.
Matthews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Derksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Derksen tries to clinch up.
Derksen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.#T3#
Derksen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Derksen as he checks the leg kick.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Derksen slips a straight right by Matthews.
As Matthews backs away, Derksen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Derksen throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Derksen throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Matthews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matthews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Derksen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Derksen's shoulder, as Derksen tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Derksen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Derksen.
Derksen keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A short uppercut from Derksen.
Derksen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derksen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews tries to break free but Derksen pushes him back against the cage.
Derksen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Derksen misses with the head strike.
Derksen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Derksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Derksen has the dominant position.
Derksen has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Derksen misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
It looks like Derksen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Derksen forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Derksen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Derksen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Derksen.#TD#
Derksen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Derksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Derksen pushes Matthews off looking to stand but Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Derksen defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews trying to control from half guard but Derksen is working away.
Matthews prevents Derksen from standing back up.
#T1#
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matthews passes the guard and advances to mount!
Derksen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Matthews controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Matthews 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.#T2#
Derksen tries to reverse the position but Matthews maintains control.#T3#
Matthews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Matthews.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews tries to control but Derksen wriggling away.
Derksen doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Matthews controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Derksen is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A big left from Matthews misses. #CL#
Derksen has managed to clinch.
Matthews wants to get back to striking at distance but Derksen won't allow it.
#BC2#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Derksen misses the shot to the body.
Matthews throws a big counter head kick but Derksen avoids it with no problem.
Matthews with a hook.
Derksen misses with a kick to the body.
Derksen tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Derksen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.
Matthews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Derksen shoots and misses
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derksen misses the jab.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Derksen misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Derksen moves away and avoids it.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Derksen.
#CL#
Derksen darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Derksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Derksen has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
#T2#
Derksen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Derksen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Derksen clinches with his opponent.
Derksen misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derksen's elbow. #BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Clay Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Derksen scores with a nice body kick.
Matthews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Derksen to score with a decent uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matthews.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Derksen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Derksen tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Matthews as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Derksen is looking to score with low kicks.
Derksen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Derksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Derksen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Derksen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Derksen should have avoided that one. #CL#
Derksen closes the distance and clinches.
Derksen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews. #BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derksen moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Derksen swinging wildly here.
Derksen cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Derksen catches Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Clay Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Derksen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Derksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Matthews throws a counter combo.
Derksen tries to clinch up.#CL#
Derksen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derksen misses with a hook.
Matthews replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Derksen blocks it well.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Derksen.
Derksen tries to land a body kick
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matthews crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Derksen - the referee stops the clock and Matthews gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Derksen. Matthews manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matthews slips under a jab.
As Derksen backs off Matthews throws a huge counter combo but Derksen manages to avoid it all.#T1#
A big right from Derksen misses.
Derksen stalks Matthews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matthews's face. Matthews staggers backwards, shaken.
Derksen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Matthews throws a one two combo.
Derksen misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Derksen keeps Matthews at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Derksen rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Derksen misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Derksen.
A short right from Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews blocking some punches.
Derksen throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2##BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
Derksen scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick from Derksen misses.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Derksen slips the punch.
Derksen is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Derksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derksen looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Derksen cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Derksen can pounce on him.
Derksen tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Derksen thows a body kick. Matthews tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Derksen thumps Matthews with a low kick.
Derksen with a jab.
Derksen moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
Derksen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Derksen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Derksen drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Derksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthews controls his hands.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Derksen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Derksen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthews's brow.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Christian Derksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Derksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Derksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derksen misses with some punches.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Derksen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Derksen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Derksen throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Derksen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Christian Derksen retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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