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Event:
UnderGround FC 110
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Gerber.
Matsu shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu fails with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsu thinking.
Matsu tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Gerber now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Gerber has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazawa Matsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsu is breathing heavily.
Gerber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsu.#CUT2#
It looks like Tazawa Matsu has been cut.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gerber but Gerber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsu. That did some damage!
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Gerber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gerber circles away.#T1#
Gerber keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Matsu's ribs.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gerber as he avoids it easily.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gerber - the referee stops the clock and Matsu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gerber. Matsu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gerber lands with a right that hurts Matsu. Matsu looks to clinch but Gerber throws a short knee that drops Matsu. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 99
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Falcon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsu's hands.#TD2#
Matsu scores with a takedown into Falcon's guard.
Matsu throwing strikes from guard but Falcon blocks nicely.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matsu's guard. Nice move by Falcon!#REVR#
Matsu is adopting a defensive guard.
Matsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsu, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Falcon tries to stand but Matsu is controlling from the bottom.
Falcon trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsu is adopting a defensive guard.
Falcon looking to sit in guard and control but Matsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matsu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falcon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Falcon tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Falcon is pulling down on Matsu's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsu, at least for the moment.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcon 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.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsu looks for a takedown but Falcon sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcon misses the target.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsu moves away.
Matsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcon throws an overhand right that lands on Matsu's shoulder, as Matsu tries to avoid the shot.
Falcon throws a solid leg kick but Matsu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falcon.
Matsu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Falcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Matsu avoids the body shot from Falcon.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falcon counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Matsu slips a straight right by Falcon.
Matsu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Matsu is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Falcon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Falcon is trying to push Matsu away but Matsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Matsu works on Falcon's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsu looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Matsu decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon stays in close to Matsu's body and controls the position. #SU#
Falcon gets to his feet - Matsu follows without any prompting.
Matsu shoots in for a double leg but Falcon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsu tries for a takedown but Falcon circles away easily
and Falcon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon looks to land a right hand but Matsu moved out of range.
Falcon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsu.
Falcon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Falcon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsu is defended easily by Falcon.#CL2#
Matsu rushes Falcon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon is trying to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling him.
Matsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Falcon is trying to break free.
Falcon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jack Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matsu tries for a takedown but Falcon manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Falcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsu shoots for a takedown but Falcon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcon but Falcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falcon throws a quick counter head kick but Matsu was just out of range.#T1#
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Falcon throws a sloppy head kick and Matsu moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Matsu feints and as Falcon raises his hands in defense, Matsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Falcon pushes Matsu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matsu shoots for a takedown but Falcon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsu is breathing heavily.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsu slips a jab from Falcon.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Matsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Falcon does no damage.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcon as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Falcon throws a big shot that misses.
Jack Falcon is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Matsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matsu lands in his opponent's guard.
Falcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsu.
Matsu is in close to Falcon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Falcon trying to control the position.
Matsu throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matsu's guard. Nice move by Falcon!#REVR#
Falcon wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving. #T3#
Falcon won't allow Matsu to sweep him here.
Matsu is adopting a defensive guard.
Tazawa Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsu, not yet.
Falcon wants to stand and escape but instead Matsu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Matsu stopping the sweep attempt from Falcon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsu landing with the ground and pound.
Falcon has momentary wrist control but Matsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Falcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsu throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matsu's guard. Nice move by Falcon!#REVR#
Falcon wants to get up but he can't break Matsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsu is looking to sweep but instead, Falcon has passed into half guard.
Matsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu is controlling Falcon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Falcon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Matsu clinches up with Falcon and pushes him back against the cage.
Matsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcons head.
Matsu has Falcon pressed against the cage, preventing Falcon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsu goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcon throws a head kick but Matsu moves out of range.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Matsu misses with a takedown
and Falcon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense.
Matsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsu.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Falcon tries to sprawl out of it but Matsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falcon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Matsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcon pinned against the cage. Falcon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Matsu rushes Falcon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Matsu jumps into guard, dragging Falcon to the mat.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon throws a strike but Matsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Falcon has control of Matsu's left arm, preventing Matsu from doing any damage.
Matsu throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Matsu is looking to stand up but Falcon isn't so interested in that idea.
Falcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsu's head.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Falcon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcon swivels and escapes.
Matsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Falcon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Falcon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcon.
Matsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Matsu dives in and scores a takedown into Falcon's guard.
Falcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsu can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsu throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Falcon trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Jack Falcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Falcon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matsu is proving hard to escape from.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tazawa Matsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcon wanted to stand there but Matsu had control of the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falcon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Matsu 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.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Falcon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsu looks to land a body kick but Falcon moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Matsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Falcon is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Falcon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falcon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Falcon!
A victorious Jack Falcon 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:
UnderGround FC 93
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Matsu dives in and scores a takedown into Sinclair's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sinclair is looking to cinch up a triangle. Matsu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sinclair's body to avoid the submission. Sinclair has instead reached around Matsu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sinclair arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Itchy Sinclair!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Matsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Matsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts is trying to drag Matsu to the mat but Matsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsu throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Matsu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsu's head.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Roberts is taking a breather. Matsu 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.
Matsu won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Roberts passes to side control. #SUB#
Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roberts 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.#T2#
Matsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts trying to control the position but Matsu is working away. #SUB#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts working away.
Roberts staying calm.#T3#
Roberts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Matsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roberts working away.
Roberts controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu looks to move to half guard but instead Roberts has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Roberts counters with a quick kick to the body but Matsu blocks it.
Matsu moves out of range of the body kick from Roberts.
Matsu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Matsu dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Matsu's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsu is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Matsu misses with the body kick#TD#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsu is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Roberts has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Matsu defend it? Roberts steps over the head and cranks it - Matsu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Roberts!
Max Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Matsu staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arias looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Matsu blocks a jab.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Matsu slips a jab and a cross from Arias.
#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Matsu gets control of Arias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsu 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.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsu is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Arias has momentary wrist control but Matsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Arias is fighting to break Matsu's control of his arms but Matsu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsu. #T2#
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsu throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsu won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsu.
Arias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Matsu throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matsu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matsu chips away with some ground and pound.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arias works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arias slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dave Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.#TD2#
Matsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Matsu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsu working some strikes from top position.
Matsu is in close to Arias's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Arias has wrist control.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazawa Matsu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Matsu clinches up with Arias and pushes him back against the cage.
Arias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsu controls his hands.
#TD2#
Matsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Matsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Arias is rocked!
Matsu connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Arias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsu loads up on a big left hand. Arias felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Matsu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Arias can't hide his disappointment, as Matsu celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazawa Matsu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tazawa Matsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dave Arias was interviewed post fight and said 'When theres winning theres also loosing . tonight i loss but this is not the end its just a new beginning that means i have to learn more. And come back to win again.'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 51
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
RooMan throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsu or perhaps it was just good defense by RooMan, which made it look bad.
RooMan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
RooMan fails in his attempt to clinch.
RooMan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
RooMan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Matsu clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsu as RooMan tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Matsu gets control of RooMan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsu wants to sweep here but RooMan controlling him for the moment.
Matsu pulls RooMan in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RooMan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsu's head.
RooMan working some strikes from top position.
Matsu is controlling RooMan's posture.#T1#
RooMan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
RooMan wants to stand but Matsu is controlling his posture from full guard.
RooMan throws an elbow that misses. Matsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in RooMan's guard. Nice move by Matsu!#REVB#
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsu prevents RooMan from getting back to his feet.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but RooMan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu preventing the sweep. #T2#
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsu won't allow RooMan to sweep him here.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
RooMan wants to get back to his feet but Matsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
RooMan looking to control.
Matsu stops RooMan from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
RooMan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Matsu rushes RooMan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsu lands with a left to the head.
Matsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but RooMan is defending well.#TD2#
Matsu tightens his grip and picks RooMan up, before dumping him to the ground. RooMan manages to land in guard.
RooMan is looking to stand up but Matsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Matsu distracts RooMan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsu prevents RooMan from getting back to his feet.
RooMan wants to sweep here but Matsu controlling him for the moment.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
Matsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of RooMan's head.
RooMan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if RooMan tries to get out of the position.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
RooMan has momentary wrist control but Matsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RooMan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsu on the ground.
RooMan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matsu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
RooMan trying to strike off his back.
#T4#
RooMan wants to stand but Matsu is controlling the position.
Matsu is working RooMan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as RooMan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsu advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu wants to take a breather but RooMan is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Matsu. #SUB2#
Matsu is trying to work for a kimura but RooMan is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for RooMan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazawa Matsu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Matsu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
RooMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for RooMan. That snapped Matsu's head back.
RooMan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Tazawa Matsu has been cut.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RooMan tries to clinch but Matsu moves out of range. #CL2#
Matsu darts in and clinches RooMan up against the cage.
Matsu tries for a takedown but RooMan manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from RooMan.
Matsu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RooMan tries to throw a body punch but Matsu avoids it by throwing RooMan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as RooMan walks away with a smile on his face. Matsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
RooMan misses with a two punch combination.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Australian RooMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Matsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan swinging wildly here.
Australian RooMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
RooMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Matsu moves out of range.
Matsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsu throws out a counter right but RooMan avoids it with no problem.
Matsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RooMan pinned against the cage. RooMan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
RooMan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RooMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Matsu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Matsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RooMan takes a swing at Matsu's ribcage but misses.
RooMan throws a right hand that Matsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsu also avoids with ease.
Matsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps RooMan's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Australian RooMan has been cut.#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and clinches.
Matsu goes for a takedown attempt but RooMan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsu tries for a takedown but RooMan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
RooMan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. RooMan tries to avoid it but Matsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag RooMan to the ground. RooMan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Matsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RooMan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
RooMan misses with a straight right.
Matsu dives in for a single leg takedown but RooMan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Matsu rushes RooMan and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
RooMan breaks from the clinch.
RooMan looks to land a combination but Matsu avoids it well.
Matsu shoots for a takedown but RooMan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsu is breathing heavily.
RooMan wants to clinch up but Matsu keeps it at a distance.
Matsu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling RooMan to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsu shoots in and drives through. RooMan sprawls well.#CL#
RooMan darts in and clinches Matsu up against the cage.
RooMan working aggressively here.
RooMan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
RooMan breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Matsu clinches with his opponent.
RooMan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsu is keeping busy.
RooMan tries to stall but Matsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. RooMan smiles and moves away.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but RooMan circles away.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu throws a series of punches but RooMan avoids them all with ease.
RooMan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsu fails with the takedown
letting RooMan counter with a right hand.
Matsu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but RooMan defends well and Matsu ends up having to push RooMan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and RooMan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
RooMan has Matsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. RooMan smiles and moves away.
RooMan connects with a body shot that sends Matsu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Matsu tries to clinch but RooMan is having none of it.
RooMan doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsu circles away.
RooMan works over Matsu's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RooMan's waist but RooMan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsu off to one side.
RooMan throws a big counter combination but Matsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matsu misses with a double jab.
RooMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RooMan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RooMan misses with a double jab.
RooMan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RooMan wants it to stay on the feet.
RooMan stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsu. Matsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsu or perhaps it was just good defense by RooMan, which made it look bad.
RooMan lands a really nice looking cross but Matsu seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
RooMan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
RooMan gets a clinch.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. RooMan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by RooMan after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
RooMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RooMan throws a nice looking combination but Matsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but RooMan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsu somewhat.
RooMan is looking for a counter combo.
Australian RooMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Jab from RooMan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like RooMan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RooMan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
RooMan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsu can do to turn this around?#T1#
RooMan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from RooMan enables Matsu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. RooMan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsu stops RooMan from standing up.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
RooMan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
RooMan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsu throwing strikes from guard but RooMan blocks nicely.
RooMan wants to stand and escape but Matsu is having none of it.
RooMan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
RooMan lands with a shot to the body.
RooMan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
RooMan scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Matsu pushes RooMan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
RooMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown but RooMan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matsu walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
RooMan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Matsu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
RooMan is pushing Matsu's head away, looking to escape. Matsu manages to hold on to the position though.
Tazawa Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Matsu cracks RooMan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matsu cracks RooMan with a big right hand but RooMan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matsu working the head and body with strikes.
Matsu scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
RooMan is rocked!
A big shot lands for Matsu! That's hurt RooMan! Will he recover? Matsu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazawa Matsu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tazawa Matsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Matsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milquetoast avoids it really well and circles away.
Milquetoast looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Milquetoast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milquetoast lands a jab.
Matsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milquetoast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsu somewhat.
Matsu takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Tazawa Matsu has been cut.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu avoids the head kick by Milquetoast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Caspar Milquetoast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Milquetoast thuds his right hand into Matsu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milquetoast.
A jab lands there for Milquetoast.
Milquetoast loads up on a big right hand but Matsu slips the punch.#T1#
Matsu fails to land the takedown.
Milquetoast stuffs the takedown.
As Matsu looks to move away, Milquetoast throws a big counter combo but Matsu just gets out of the way.
Matsu shoots for a takedown but Milquetoast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsu looks to land a left hand but Milquetoast moved out of range nicely.
Milquetoast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsu at a distance.
Milquetoast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milquetoast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsu is defended easily by Milquetoast.
Matsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsu slips a straight right by Milquetoast.
Matsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milquetoast pinned against the cage. Milquetoast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD#
Milquetoast drops Matsu with a beautiful combination! Matsu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Milquetoast is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Matsu is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Matsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Milquetoast leaning against his opponent.
Milquetoast has a couple of punches blocked by Matsu.
Milquetoast prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Milquetoast manages to break the clinch.
Milquetoast shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsu eats them both and turns towards Milquetoast to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Milquetoast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsu.
Matsu avoids the head kick by Milquetoast.
A left lands for Milquetoast.
Matsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Milquetoast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Milquetoast works Matsu's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Milquetoast - just one landing.
Milquetoast slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsu looks winded!#T3#
A cross from Milquetoast lands.
Matsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Milquetoast finish him?
Matsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milquetoast misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast cracks Matsu with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsu.
Matsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Milquetoast misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Milquetoast lands a big uppercut and Matsu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Matsu looks OK. Milquetoast waves Matsu back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milquetoast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milquetoast slips under a jab.
Milquetoast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsu.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Milquetoast sprawls well. Milquetoast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsu gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Milquetoast slips under a jab from Matsu.
Milquetoast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milquetoast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Milquetoast counters with a straight right hand.
Milquetoast drops Matsu with a big left hand! Matsu is injured, injured bad! Milquetoast jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caspar Milquetoast!
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Event:
IVT 12
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Matsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallo throws a body punch but Matsu moves out of range.
Gallo misses with a jab to the body
and Matsu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsu moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matsu! But no joy.
Matsu moves out of range as Gallo strikes.
Matsu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gallo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gallo throws a lazy right hand but Matsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsu lunges at Gallo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gallo's hand.
Matsu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallo at a distance.
Matsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gallo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gallo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Gallo misses.
Matsu slips under a jab from Gallo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsu slips under a jab from Gallo.
Gallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallo.
Matsu lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsu lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Matsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallo.
A lazy left from Matsu finds it's target.
Matsu scores with a nice right hand.
Gallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsu lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Gallo is rocked!
Gallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsu manages to avoid it.
Matsu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gallo momentarily.
Matsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsu works Gallo's body with a nice hook.
Matsu lands with a nice body punch.
Gallo swings for the body but Matsu moves out of range.
Matsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallo.
Gallo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsu checks a leg kick.
Gallo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsu scores with a jab to the body.
Gallo drops his hands momentarily and Matsu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gallo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Gallo misses with a low kick as Matsu jumps back.
Gallo throws a big shot that misses.
Matsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallo tries a low kick but Matsu avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gallo.
Matsu lands with a good body shot.
Matsu lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Matsu as he checks the leg kick.
Gallo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsu's calf.
Gallo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallo.
Gallo misses with a looping right.
Matsu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallo's hands.
Matsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Gallo off the cage and back into range.
Matsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Gallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Matsu.
Gallo seems to have got his legs back now.
Gallo throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsu.
Matsu avoids the body shot from Gallo.
Matsu avoids the body shot from Gallo.
Jab from Matsu.
Matsu scores with a nice strike.
Matsu lands with a good body shot.
Matsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsu lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsu avoids the body shot from Gallo.
A shot to the liver by Matsu. Beautiful body shot.
Gallo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gallo misses with a body punch
and Matsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallo throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsu scores with a hook to the body. Gallo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Gallo misses with a body shot.
Gallo swings for the body but Matsu moves out of range.
#KD2#
Matsu cracks Gallo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matsu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallo to stand back up!
Matsu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsu manages to avoid it.
Matsu catches Gallo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsu digs a good body shot into Gallo's ribs.
Gallo connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsu moves out of range as Gallo strikes.
Gallo throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsu. #KD2#
Matsu cracks Gallo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gallo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matsu finish him?
Matsu cracks Gallo with a hook to the temple - Gallo is on wobbly legs here! Matsu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gallo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Matsu wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tazawa Matsu!
In his post fight interview, Tazawa Matsu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IVT Friday 2
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Matsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curtis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Matsu.
Nice shot lands for Matsu.
Jab from Matsu.
Matsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsu connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsu cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Matsu scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsu digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Matsu.#T1#
Matsu jabs at Curtis's body.
Matsu lands an overhand right.
Matsu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsu sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Matsu.
Matsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Curtis is rocked!
Matsu cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Curtis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curtis circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Matsu. Curtis falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Matsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tazawa Matsu!
A victorious Tazawa Matsu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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