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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Matthes and Rubens Charles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Matthes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Charles misses with a takedown
so Matthes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matthes (2) vs (0) Charles
Matthes wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matthes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Charles has tightened it up now! Matthes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rubens Charles! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Troy Manning and Mike Matthes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Matthes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matthes shoots in but no luck this time.
Manning clinches up with Matthes and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthes stops a takedown attempt from Manning.
Manning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manning changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning darts in and clinches Matthes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthes is trying to drag Manning to the mat but Manning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning looking for a takedown.
Manning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matthes wants a takedown but no success here.
Manning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthes pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Manning's head coaches at Shit House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manning darts in and clinches Matthes up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Manning goes for a takedown attempt but Matthes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manning drives through and clinches with Matthes against the cage.
Manning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthes is defending well.
Manning pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Matthes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (4) vs (0) Matthes
Matthes is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthes can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthes struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Matthes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthes being controlled for a moment.
Manning working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matthes tries to buck Manning off but Manning is having none of it.
Manning working away.
Manning is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Matthes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manning slows the pace down.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Manning working away.
Matthes is trying to get back to half guard.
Matthes wants to control but Manning postures up.
Matthes tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
Matthes wants to control but Manning postures up.
Manning is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matthes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is looking for a sweep.
Manning working away.
Matthes tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
Manning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manning controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is trying to control Manning's posture but Manning avoids it.
Manning is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Matthes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matthes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matthes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controls the position from side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matthes can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthes is trying to improve his position.
Manning working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matthes tries to bench press Manning off him but Manning keeps the position.
Matthes wants to control but Manning postures up.
Matthes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (4) vs (4) Matthes
Matthes not allowing Manning to control his hands.
Manning is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Matthes tightening his grip on Manning, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manning defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Matthes is not going to allow Manning to sit and survive in this position.
Matthes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manning has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Manning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matthes.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matthes is not going to allow Manning to sit and survive in this position.
Matthes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manning defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manning rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matthes seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthes is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Matthes gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Matthes wins on points by 5 to 4.
After the fight, Mike Matthes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Grena is looking to clinch but Matthes is avoiding it.
Matthes feints the counter takedown.
Grena throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Matthes has been cut.
Matthes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grena defends it well.
Matthes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grena.
Matthes with the counter takedown but Grena avoids it easily.
Matthes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Grena with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena throws a head kick that misses.
Matthes feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Matthes blocks a head kick by Grena.
Matthes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Grena misses #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a single leg into guard. Grena didn't expect that.
Matthes trying to control but Grena is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matthes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matthes, into his guard. #REVR#
Grena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthes controlling Grena's posture.
Grena trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Grena stands and throws Matthes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grena working the head with strikes.
Matthes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grena's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matthes is looking to escape.
Matthes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Matthes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grena keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Matthes has Grena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Grena breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Grena's head coaches at Club Savage MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Matthes gets a double leg takedown into Grena's guard.
Matthes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthes throwing strikes but missing.
Grena wants to stand and escape but Matthes is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthes is one step ahead there. #T4#
Matthes throwing strikes from guard but Grena blocks nicely.
Matthes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena! #REVR##SUB#
Grena swings around for an armbar but Matthes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grena's guard.#SUB2#
Matthes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grena has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena is working Matthes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Umberto Grena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Matthes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grena throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matthes looking to pass the guard.
Mike Matthes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Grena keeps moving. #SUB#
Grena working for a triangle but Matthes defends it easily.
Matthes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena wants to get back to his feet but Matthes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matthes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grena's guard. #SUB2#
Matthes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grena sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Grena trying to control from the bottom.
Matthes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Matthes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Matthes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthes.
Matthes trying to advance position but Grena counters by regaining guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grena throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Matthes is looking to pass into half guard but Grena pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grena is in guard.#REVR#
Matthes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Matthes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Grena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grena tries to clinch #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control.
Matthes trying to control the position but Grena is working away. #SUB2#
Matthes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Grena tries to bench press Matthes off him but Matthes keeps the position.
Matthes just content to control the position.
Matthes wants to control but Grena is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Matthes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthes tries to advance position but instead Grena slips a leg back in to half guard.
Matthes trying to control the action but Grena is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matthes throws some wild stikes that Grena manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Matthes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grena has worked his arm free - good work by Grena!
Matthes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Matthes swings around for an armbar but Grena sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matthes's guard.
Grena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Matthes's cut.
That's time! 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#
Matthes swats away the attempt to clinch by Grena.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grena gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Matthes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grena keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is pressed up against the cage. Matthes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grena down to the mat. Grena avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Grena tries to clinch up.
Matthes goes for a double leg but Grena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grena continues to drive forward.
Grena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grena or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthes, which made it look bad.
Grena throws a body punch but Matthes moves out of range.
Matthes shoots for a double leg takedown but Grena sprawls well. He's pushed Matthes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Umberto Grena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Matthes.#T2##TD2#
Matthes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Matthes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matthes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthes's guard! Nice work there by Grena!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grena stands up over Matthes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grena trying to control but Matthes is working from the bottom.
Matthes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Matthes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grena has passed into half guard!
Matthes controlling the position for now.
Matthes wants to improve his position but Grena is controlling well.
Grena lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Matthes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Matthes shoots in and bounces Grena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grena being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Matthes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthes passes Grena's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matthes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grena defending well though. #SUB2#
Matthes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grena has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Matthes.
I think Matthes 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthes!
Mike Matthes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KCM- Fist Fight
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Gomez tries to clinch #TD#
and Matthes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matthes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthes postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Gomez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthes defends well.
Matthes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Matthes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Matthes throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
Gomez trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Matthes drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Matthes off! Matthes jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gomez controls Matthes momentarily but Matthes frees himself.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matthes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gomez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthes's guard.
Gomez tries to pass to full mount but Matthes defends it.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Matthes is having none of it. #T2#
Gomez prevents Matthes from standing back up.
Gomez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthes defending well though.
Gomez with the ground and pound but Matthes uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES#
Matthes pushes Gomez off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matthes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Matthes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matthes controls the pace.
Matthes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Matthes defends easily.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthes postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it. #SUB#
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomez! #REVB#
Gomez in side control, throwing shots but Matthes defends.
Gomez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matthes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matthes is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it. #T4#
Matthes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomez prevents Matthes from standing back up.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Matthes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gomez is on him like a limpet, forcing Matthes back against the cage.
Gomez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gomez is looking to control Matthes's arms but Matthes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the cage.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Matthes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.
Gomez is looking to control Matthes's arms but Matthes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matthes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez tries to clinch but Matthes is having none of it.
Gomez tries to clinch up but Matthes circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gomez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthes as Gomez tries to tie him up.
Gomez stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Salva Gomez.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomez!
Gomez defending against the ground and pound.
Matthes slows the pace down. #SUB#
Matthes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matthes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Matthes scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Matthes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Gomez tries to bench press Matthes off him but Matthes keeps the position.
Gomez regains half guard.#SUB#
Matthes is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Matthes is controlling well.
#T2#
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Matthes prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Matthes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez keeps trying to improve his position.
Matthes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Matthes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthes trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Matthes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matthes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matthes's back!
Matthes trying to control the position but Gomez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gomez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Gomez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matthes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matthes covering up well under a series of strikes from Gomez.
Matthes is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gomez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Well, with Gomez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Matthes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Matthes wants to get back to his feet.
Matthes tries to escape but Gomez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Matthes wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Gomez drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Matthes 's chin! Matthes is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salva Gomez!
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Event:
KCM Showcase- 2
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matthes back to the ropes. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Matthes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthes. #SUB#
Matthes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthes. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Matthes defends it easily.
Matthes stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Matthes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthes pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Matthes controlling the action here.#SUB#
Matthes wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthes is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthes content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Matthes stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Matthes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthes controlling from the top position.
Brown wants to hit a switch here but Matthes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there!
Brown throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3##SUB#
Matthes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brown has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brown!
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Matthes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matthes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Matthes pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #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.#ES#
Matthes uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Matthes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SUB#
Matthes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.#REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Matthes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Brown ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Matthes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Matthes is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthes. #T1#
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Matthes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Matthes can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthes wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Matthes defends the submission attempt.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Matthes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Matthes back against the ropes.
Brown is pressed up against the ropes. Matthes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matthes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matthes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthes manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brown misses with a left hand #TD#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matthes prevents Brown from improving his position.
Matthes throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Matthes trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for a kimura here.
Matthes trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Matthes wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown wants to improve his position but Matthes is controlling well.
Matthes wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Matthes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthes.
Matthes is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.#SUB#
Matthes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Matthes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! #REVB#
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown working the ground and pound.
Mike Matthes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown prevents Matthes from escaping the position.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matthes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown wants to take a breather but Matthes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brown.
Matthes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Matthes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Matthes counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Matthes has moved into half guard.
Matthes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Matthes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthes throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Matthes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthes. #T3#
Matthes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthes uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Matthes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
#SUB#
Matthes swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matthes's guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to stand but Matthes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthes wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthes 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthes!
Mike Matthes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Laakso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthes moves out of range of the strikes.
Laakso looks to land a right hand but Matthes moved out of range.
Matthes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laakso defends it well.
Laakso misses with a hook. Matthes ducked under it nicely.
Laakso throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Matthes counters with a takedown into side control.
Laakso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laakso tries to get out of the position.
Laakso tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Matthes tries for a kimura but Laakso is defending well. #SUB2#
Matthes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laakso rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthes's guard! Nice work there by Laakso!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laakso being controlled here momentarily.
Laakso wanted to stand there but Matthes had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Matthes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Matthes tries for a takedown but Laakso manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matthes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laakso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Matthes goes for a takedown attempt but Laakso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miko Laakso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Matthes.
Laakso cracks Matthes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laakso just misses with a punch to the body.
Laakso connects with a jab.#CL#
Laakso pushes Matthes up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Laakso.
Matthes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laakso stalling the fight.
Matthes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laakso after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Laakso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laakso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthes is working for takedown but Laakso is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Laakso.
Stalling in the clinch from Laakso.
A hook to the body from Laakso.
#T4#
Matthes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laakso is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Laakso.
Matthes can't get the takedown.
Laakso lands an elbow just above Matthes 's eye.
Matthes wants a takedown.
Laakso scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthes wants a takedown but no success here.
Laakso lands an elbow that stopped Matthes in his tracks for a moment.
Matthes wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Laakso 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#
Laakso cracks Matthes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laakso throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Matthes counters with a single leg into guard. Laakso didn't expect that.
Matthes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laakso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laakso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Matthes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Matthes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laakso has control of Matthes's left arm, preventing Matthes from doing any damage.
Matthes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hybrid Fighting Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Matthes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laakso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthes can do to turn this around?#T1#
Matthes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laakso tries to improve position but can't.
Matthes in side control, throwing shots but Laakso defends.
Matthes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Matthes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matthes is trying to get an arm triangle but Laakso is defending well. #SUB2#
Matthes has hold of Laakso's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Laakso tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Matthes cranks the arm and Laakso screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Laakso, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Matthes!
After the fight, Mike Matthes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Matthes as Barath shoots in.
Matthes attempts a counter takedown but Barath avoids it well and moves away.
Barath tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Matthes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthes controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Matthes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barath, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matthes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Matthes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Matthes stalls from top position.
Barath is not content to let Matthes control the position.
Matthes staying calm.
Matthes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matthes controls the position. #SUB#
Matthes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barath is trying to escape and Matthes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barath is forced to tap! Nice work there by Matthes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Matthes!
Mike Matthes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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