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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1# Matic misses with a straight right. We've been hearing reports that Matic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Matic. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet. Matic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Matic misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a straight right hand. Matic misses the jab. A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matic.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Miller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Matic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2# Miller moves into range and clinches up with Matic. Matic misses with some punches.
A short left from Miller. 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! Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matic backwards. #T1# Matic lands a nice uppercut. Miller gets through Matic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. A hook to the body from Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Matic.
Matic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike. Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic. A short right from Matic. A nice left hand lands by Matic.
Matic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Matic.
Matic misses with a knee strike.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body. Matic misses with a body punch.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matic swings and misses with a shot to the body and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Matic is rocked!#T2# Matic misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a crisp right that sends Matic to the canvas! Miller follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Miller! Jeffrey Miller tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Death Squad 365:Pablo v Turpin
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Mooseheads. Matic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mooseheads manages to avoid it. Matic lands the left hand. Matic's corner calls for a 1-2. Matic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Matic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mooseheads shoots in but Matic avoids the takedown attempt easily. Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Mooseheads moves out of range easily. Matic scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2# Mooseheads scores with a takedown into Matic's guard. Matic wants to get back to his feet but Mooseheads passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mooseheads trying to mount his opponent but Matic defends it. Matic's coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# Mooseheads is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Mooseheads is looking to stall here but Matic recovers full guard. Mooseheads working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Matic trying to strike off his back.
Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooseheads. Mooseheads is looking to pass into half guard but Matic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matic is in guard.#REVR# Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mooseheads looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matic is one step ahead there. Mooseheads controls Matic momentarily but Matic frees himself. #T2# Matic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooseheads swivels though and keeps the full guard. Matic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mooseheads's guard. Mooseheads is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Matic throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely. Matic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Matic wants to control from the top but Mooseheads keeps moving. #T3##SUB2# Mooseheads is looking for a triangle but Matic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Matic wants to pass the guard but Mooseheads is keeping the position. Matic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Decent striking displayed by Matic there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads. Mooseheads scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matic doesn't seem bothered though. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads. Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Mooseheads.#T4# Matic with a nice cross. Matic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mooseheads. Matic scores with a jab to the jaw. Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown but Matic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mooseheads shoots in but no luck this time. Matic looks to land a combination. Mooseheads sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matic avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mooseheads drops his hands momentarily and Matic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Matic lands with a nice body punch. Mooseheads shoots in and drives through. Matic sprawls well. Mooseheads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
As Mooseheads tries to get set, Matic tries to push him back and clinch up but Mooseheads manages to avoid the attempt. Mooseheads tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Mooseheads ends up having to push Matic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mooseheads shoots in but no luck this time. Mooseheads looks winded! Matic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Decent striking displayed by Matic there. Matic takes a swing at Mooseheads's ribcage but misses. And Mooseheads tries to counter it with a takedown but Matic pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardijan Matic dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Matic lands with a nice body punch. Mac Mooseheads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Mooseheads throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mooseheads is in Matic's guard. Mooseheads won't allow Matic to sweep him here. Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving. Matic 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.#SUB2# Mooseheads drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matic dives on top into guard.#REVR# Mooseheads looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mooseheads is trying to control the position but Matic postures up. #T1# Matic looking to pass the guard. Mooseheads tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Mooseheads throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matic uses it to pass to side control.
Matic staying calm. Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Matic is looking to take a break and control but Mooseheads is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Mooseheads gets back to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matic in particular looking to stall. Matic tries to stand and escape but Mooseheads is controlling the position. Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mooseheads can do to turn this around? Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard but Matic has passed into side control. Matic wants to control for a moment but Mooseheads uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3# Matic is taking a breather. Mooseheads says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Mooseheads gets back to full guard.
Matic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Matic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Matic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Matic stopping the sweep attempt from Mooseheads.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Matic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hardijan Matic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mooseheads wants to sweep here but Matic controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Matic connects with a high kick. Mooseheads tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Mooseheads ends up having to push Matic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mooseheads is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Mooseheads bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The strikes coming from Mooseheads are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Mooseheads has an Americana. Matic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mooseheads is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mooseheads hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Mooseheads! A victorious Mac Mooseheads 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:
Death Squad 361:Bogdan v Aku
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Urskilz walks into a straight right hand from Matic. Matic moves out of range of the leg kick from Urskilz. Matic misses with a double jab.
Matic throws a combination that misses and Urskilz counters with a straight right hand. A cross from Matic lands. Urskilz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matic. Urskilz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A bone on bone clash there as Matic blocks the leg kick.
Matic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Matic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Urskilz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Urskilz misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urskilz misses with a low kick.
Matic checks a low kick from Urskilz. Urskilz moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Matic.#T1# Matic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urskilz counters with a straight right hand. Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matic.
Matic misses with a jab to the body
and Urskilz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Good exchange - Matic coming out on top. A solid leg kick lands there for Matic.
Matic throws a right hand that Urskilz ducks under and follows up with a left that Urskilz also avoids with ease. Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matic. Matic misses with a body punch
and Urskilz counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC# Matic is rocked! Matic misses with a jab to the body
and as Matic loses concentration momentarily, Urskilz counters with a picture perfect head kick! Matic goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ilafat Urskilz! Ilafat Urskilz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Death Squad 358:Pablo v Jihad
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Norris moves out of range of the body kick from Matic.
Norris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matic tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matic to the ground. Matic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A jab from Matic finds it's way through Norris's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Sub Norris has been cut. Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2# Matic cracks Norris with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norris to stand back up!#ROC2# Norris is rocked! Matic closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Norris out cold! Norris corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hardijan Matic! Hardijan Matic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Death Squad 352:Bane v Breaker
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Smith. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Matic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Matic rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Matic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Matic tries a low kick but Smith avoids it. Hardijan Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Matic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Matic tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1# Matic lands a nice shot to the body.
Matic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matic swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Smith gets a takedown into half guard. Matic wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Matic is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Matic wants to get back to his feet. Smith tries to pass to full mount but Matic defends it. Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#T2# Matic is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smith misses the shot to the body. Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith shoots in but Matic avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Matic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes. Matic tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Matic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Matic. 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 frustrated look appears on Matic's face as he tries to break the clinch. Matic prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# Matic dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matic prevents it.
Matic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Matic wants to break free but Smith has control.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic is trying to break free. Matic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Come on Matic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matic digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #BC2# Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Smith is in close to Matic's body, working some short punches and elbows. Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position. Matic wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Smith 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. Matic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Matic moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardijan Matic dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matic jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Matic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The fighters circling - Matic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Matic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Matic landing knees to the head.
Matic is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Matic breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Matic moves out of range easily. Smith blocks a head kick by Matic.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A punch combination from Matic misses. Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Matic is quick to defend against it. Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1# Smith moves out of range as Matic strikes. Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Smith throws a hook but Matic blocks it. Smith lands a jab to the head.
#TD# Matic gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Smith stops Matic from standing up. Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Matic. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matic's head. Smith throws a strike but Matic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR# This has been an exciting period of action! Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Smith trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom. Matic wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. Smith preventing the sweep. Smith stops Matic from standing up. Smith wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving. #T3# Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Matic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. Smith throws a big right hand that misses. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Smith controlling from the top position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Matic digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Matic is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Matic moves away from the strike by Smith. Matic throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
#T4# Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matic. Matic scores with a nice head shot. Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#CL2# Matic clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2# Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. Smith blocks a low kick nicely. Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Matic avoided it.#CL# Smith clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Smith has clasped his hands together around Matic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith cracks Matic with a big elbow. Smith working the ground and pound. Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hardijan Matic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Matic counters with a two punch combo. Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matic throws out a powerful jab. Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2# Smith is rocked! Matic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big right from Matic misses. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Matic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Matic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Matic is looking to clinch. #T1# Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Matic takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Matic misses with an uppercut. Smith seems to have got his legs back now. Matic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A nice leg kick lands there from Matic. Matic throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Matic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react. Matic tries to clinch and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matic. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Matic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# Matic throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith is taking a breather. Matic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Matic is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Smith is thwarting Matic's attempts to control the position. Matic is looking to escape. Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Matic connects with an inside leg kick. Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Matic sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Matic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab. Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jimmy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matic tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. Smith throws a hook to the side of Matic's head but Matic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Matic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Matic misses with a looping left. A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target. Matic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick. Matic throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Smith avoids the body shot from Matic.
Hardijan Matic seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch lands to the side of Matic 's head but he takes it in his stride. Matic throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Matic is quick to defend against it. Matic misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Matic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Matic drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic. Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardijan Matic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Hardijan Matic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Matic 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardijan Matic! Hardijan Matic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 469 - Slinga vs Gymer
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Matic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it. Matic swinging wildly here.
Matic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yabaisama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matic's calf. Yabaisama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yabaisama tries to land a body kick and Matic counters with a nice uppercut. Yabaisama goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matic. Matic throws a low kick but Yabaisama moves out of range easily. Yabaisama scoring well with a low kick there.
Matic moves out of range as Yabaisama throws a body kick.
Matic closes the distance but Yabaisama moves to the side letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand. Yabaisama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yabaisama lands with a straight right. Matic didn't see that one coming. Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yabaisama lands with a nice body kick. #T1# Matic with a jab. Yabaisama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've been informed that Yabaisama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Yabaisama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Yabaisama scores with a jab. Matic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yabaisama misses with a low kick as Matic jumps back.#CL# Matic clinches up against the cage. Yabaisama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matic wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matic. Matic tries to land a knee to the head but Yabaisama blocks with his arms.
Yabaisama swings wildly with an uppercut but Matic uses good head movement to avoid it. Yabaisama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matic backwards. Yabaisama crunches a lovely knee into Matic's ribcage. Matic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Matic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow. #T2# Matic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Matic.
Yabaisama lands a knee to the body.
Matic is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yabaisama is leaning against Matic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yabaisama presses Matic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yabaisama working Matic over with knees to the body. Yabaisama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Yabaisama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yabaisama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Matic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yabaisama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matic has managed to get both his arms back between Yabaisama's legs - danger averted. Yabaisama wants to sweep here but Matic controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Yabaisama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Yabaisama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3# Yabaisama tries to land a sweep but no joy. Matic is looking to stand up but Yabaisama won't let him. Matic trying to control but Yabaisama is working from the bottom. Matic wants to stand but Yabaisama is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Yabaisama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matic defends well.#SUB2# Yabaisama looking for a guillotine here but Matic defends easily.
#SUB2# Yabaisama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matic defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Matic misses with a straight right. Yabaisama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yabaisama misses with a kick to the body.
Yabaisama takes a swing at Matic's ribcage but misses. Yabaisama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yabaisama misses with a looping right. Matic scores with a nice head shot. Yabaisama throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matic to counter with a crisp jab. Jab from Matic. Matic staying out of range there. Yabaisama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yabaisama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matic lands a jab to the head.
Matic misses with an uppercut. Matic punishes Yabaisama's body with a nice straight punch. Matic scores with a hook to the body. Yabaisama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. 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! Yabaisama scores with a sloppy right hand. Matic should have avoided that one. #T1# Yabaisama misses with an uppercut. Matic saw that one coming. Yabaisama throws a jab when Matic was well out of range. Yabaisama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Yabaisama misses with a low kick as Matic jumps back. A low kick from Yabaisama misses and Matic counters with a stiff right hand. Matic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matic tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Yabaisama counters with a right hand to the body. Yabaisama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yabaisama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yabaisama duly obliges. #ROC2# Matic is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Matic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Yabaisama throws an overhand right that drops Matic like a sack of potatoes! Yabaisama dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diagoro Yabaisama! Diagoro Yabaisama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 457 - Kocur vs. Makinwa
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Tiili tries to move into range but Matic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Matic clinches up against the cage. Tiili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Matic scores with a hook to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Tiili has a couple of punches blocked by Matic.
Tiili effectively controlling the action here. Matic prevents a body shot from Tiili. A short uppercut from Matic. Tiili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tiili blocking some punches.
Tiili lands an uppercut. Tiili'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.#BC# Matic breaks from the clinch.
Matic scores with a leg kick.
#CL2# Tiili clinches up with Matic and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Tiili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Matic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiili avoids it.#BC2# Tiili breaks from the clinch.
Matic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic. Tiili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tiili tries to clinch but Matic is having none of it. #CL2# Tiili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Matic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiili. Matic tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
Matic 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.#T2# Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Matic controls the action.
Matic takes a shot to the head. Matic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tiili controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiili will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matic up against the cage. Tiili scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Tiili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Tiili has closed the distance and engaged Matic in a clinch.
Matic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tiili tries to clinch up but Matic circles away and keeps his distance. Matic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tiili moves in looking to clinch but Matic pushes him off.#T3##CL2# Tiili closes the distance and clinches. Tiili digs a right hand into Matic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matic's gas tank. Tiili lands a hook to the side of the head. Tiili wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Tiili. Matic prevents a body shot from Tiili. Matic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow. Matic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiili's elbow. Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Matic. Matic tries to land a knee to the head but Tiili blocks with his arms.
Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Matic gets tackled into the cage by Tiili. Tiili maintains the clinch. Matic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiili backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Matic fails to land. Matic lands a left hand.
#T4# Matic tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiili avoids the damage to the body. Tiili misses with a body punch.
Tiili lands an uppercut. Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili. Matic misses with the head strike.
#BC# Matic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tiili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Matic gets tackled into the cage by Tiili. Tiili maintains the clinch. #BC2# Tiili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tiili wants to clinch up but Matic keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Tiili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Come on Tiili - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Matic with a hook. Tiili is looking to clinch. #CL2# Tiili closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matic. Matic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matic is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiili has double underhooks. #BC# Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tiili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2# Tiili clinches up against the cage. Tiili tries to circle away but Matic has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Tiili has Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Matic controls the action.
Tiili pushes Matic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tiili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1##BC# Matic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Tiili clinches up against the cage. Tiili throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic. Matic tries to break free but Tiili pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Matic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Tiili darts in and clinches Matic up against the cage. Matic takes a shot to the head. Matic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matic trying to control the position but instead, Tiili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matic into the cage. Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch. Matic'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# Tiili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Tiili wants to clinch. Matic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Matic wants to clinch. Matic misses the jab. Tiili wants to clinch and Matic counters with a left and a right that stings Tiili. #CL# Matic has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matic is pressed up against the cage. Tiili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matic down to the mat. Matic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tiili is looking to clinch. Matic is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2# Tiili drives through and clinches with Matic against the cage.
#T3# A short body shot lands from Tiili as the two fighters clinch.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Tiili controls the action.
Matic prevents a body shot from Tiili. Tiili tries a body shot but Matic blocks it.
Tiili is working Matic over against the cage.#BC2# Tiili breaks from the clinch.
Tiili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Matic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Matic misses. Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiili moves away. Tiili moves out of range as Matic strikes. Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Matic pushes Tiili up against the cage in a clinch. A short body shot lands from Tiili as the two fighters clinch.
Tiili lands with a right to the head. #T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiili. #BC# Matic breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiili looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tiili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Tiili moves into range and clinches up with Matic. Tiili looks to throw an elbow but misses. Matic lands an uppercut. Tiili lands with a short head shot on the inside. Matic blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Tiili closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Matic breaks the clinch.
Hardijan Matic is winning the standup battle so far. Matic misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hardijan Matic will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Matic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Roko Tiili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Tiili shoots in and gets a takedown into Matic's guard. Matic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tiili looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tiili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tiili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tiili wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tiili stands and throws Matic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Tiili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matic taking a bit of punishment here - Tiili scoring with strikes. #T1# Tiili misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Matic taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ES# Matic throws Tiili to one side and escapes! Tiili moves in looking to clinch but Matic pushes him off. Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiili shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Tiili gets in close and instigates a clinch. Tiili throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tiili moves out of range as Matic throws a body kick.
Tiili avoids the head kick by Matic.
Tiili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiili paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Tiili gets a clinch. #T2# Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tiili looking for a takedown. Matic pressing his opponent against the cage. Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matic backwards. Tiili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Matic manages to break the clinch.
Tiili swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic. Tiili takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3##CL2# Tiili moves into range and clinches up with Matic. Matic misses with a knee strike.
Tiili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matic prevents it.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roko Tiili. Tiili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matic just stands there and leans against the cage. Matic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Matic wants to break free but Tiili has control.
Matic is pushing Tiili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Matic lands an uppercut. Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Matic backwards. Tiili digs a right hand into Matic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matic's gas tank. Matic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Tiili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matic's elbow. Tiili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tiili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiili. Tiili gets through Matic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tiili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Matic throws a good cross that connects.
Matic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2# Tiili moves into range and clinches up with Matic. Matic letting Tiili take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roko Tiili. I think Tiili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roko Tiili! In his post fight interview, Roko Tiili started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 445 - Mayday
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1# Obama cracks Matic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Matic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama. Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Obama ducks under a wild hook from Matic.#CL2# Matic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Obama drags the fight down to the ground.
Matic wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Matic wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position. Matic won't allow Obama to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matic wants to get up but he can't break Obama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Matic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SU2# Obama is working an open guard so Matic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Matic moves out of range as Obama strikes.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Obama. #SUB# Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matic, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Obama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Obama has hold of Matic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Matic seems comfortable defending it but Obama has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Matic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Matic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Obama couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barack Obama! In his post fight interview, Barack Obama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LEGACY! 64
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Nice body kick from Matic. Matic misses with a looping left. Matic moves out of range as Gullit throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Matic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gullit misses with an uppercut. Matic saw that one coming. Matic lands a head kick. Gullit smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Gullit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gullit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Matic misses the shot to the body. Gullit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Matic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ruud Gullit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matic walks into a jab. Matic lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gullit drops Matic with a naaaaasty hook - Matic is in real trouble here! Gullit dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit! Ruud Gullit made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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