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Event:
GDL 20: Hansson vs Matthews
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Matthews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansson.
Hansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Hansson.
Hansson cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hansson loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Hansson misses with a wild combination.
Matthews has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Hansson.#T1#
Hansson avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matthews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it.
Hansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hansson looks to land a combination but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Hansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hansson misses.
Matthews pushes Hansson away with a front kick.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Hansson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Hansson cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Matthews is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansson cracks Matthews with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Hansson!
Anders Hansson retains his lightweight title!
Anders Hansson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GDL 17: Dentler v Byczkiewicz
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Mild scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Matthews has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Matthews misses the jab.
Mild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews lands a jab.
Matthews jabs Mild right on the nose. Mild blinks but takes it well.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mild.
Mild checks a leg kick.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Eddie Mild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mild tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Matthews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews thumps Mild with a low kick.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Mild.
Mild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Mild avoids them all with ease.
Mild on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthews jabs Mild right on the nose. Mild blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Mild has managed to clinch.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Mild.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Mild controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Mild.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews slows down the pace here.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Mild.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Mild.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mild leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mild jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Mild gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Mild.#T3#
Mild will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Mild forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Mild lands a right hand.
Mild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mild.
Mild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Mild tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Mild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Mild.
Matthews connects with a jab.
Mild drops his hands momentarily and Matthews takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Mild is rocked!
Mild looks up at the clock. Bad move! Matthews lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mild. Matthews pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Matthews!
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Event:
GDL 13: Muhapuro v Legba
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Matthews misses. #T1#
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews cracks Jones with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jones tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matthews pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jones is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Matthews!
Blake Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I faced a great fighter and lost. It happens, but I will go home, train harder, and come back stronger to put on another show for all these fans!!'.
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Event:
GDL 10: Clark v McMonster
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Laka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laka throws a low kick, looking for Matthews's leg but Matthews calmly moves out of range.
Laka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthews.
Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
Laka misses with a leg kick
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laka tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Laka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laka's knee momentarily.#CL#
Laka has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Laka tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Laka tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews stalls.
Laka pushes Matthews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Laka trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Laka presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
#T1#
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laka is looking for a takedown.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Laka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laka working aggressively here.
Laka stalling in the clinch.
Laka throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laka or not.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Laka as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Laka is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Laka is out of range.
Laka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matthews manages to circle out of the way.
Laka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Laka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laka throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Laka only half commits. #TD#
Laka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
Laka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laka's back!
Matthews is not going to allow Laka to sit and survive in this position.
Matthews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Laka turns into Matthews and is now in his guard.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laka is one step ahead there.
Laka trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Laka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Laka from controlling successfully.
Laka pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthews is staying active underneath Laka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Laka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laka throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Laka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Laka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Boom Laka has been cut.
Matthews checks a low kick from Laka.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Laka.
Laka is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
Laka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Laka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Laka counters by clinching up.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Laka blocking some punches.
#T1#
Laka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Laka is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.
Laka slows down the pace here.
Laka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laka as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Boom Laka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Laka backwards. #T2#
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Laka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laka wants to stall.
Laka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laka tries to stall but Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Laka wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Matthews as the two fighters clinch.
Laka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laka misses with some punches.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Laka is struggling to control the position.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Matthews presses Laka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laka on the side of the head.
Matthews tests Laka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Laka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laka's head.
Laka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom Laka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laka lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laka misses with a low kick.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Laka avoids it well.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka throws a body kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laka is looking to clinch but Matthews is avoiding it.
#TD#
Laka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Laka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laka but great work by Matthews.
Boom Laka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Laka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boom Laka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laka slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Laka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matthews is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laka throws a leg kick
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Laka's legs.
Laka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laka jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Laka should have avoided that one. #CL#
Laka clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Laka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laka throwing strikes but missing.
Laka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Laka moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Laka tries to land a leg kick but Matthews saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Laka slips a straight right by Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laka lands with a nice body punch.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Laka avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Michael Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Laka's head but Laka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laka scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Laka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom Laka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Laka gets a clinch.
Laka is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laka has his back to the cage.
Laka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laka.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Laka lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Laka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laka throws an elbow that misses.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Laka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Laka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laka slows down the pace here.
Laka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Matthews.
I've got Matthews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Matthews!
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Event:
GDL 8: Poika v Jones
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews cracks Kimura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Kimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Kimura throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Kimura moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Matthews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura dips to his left and cracks Matthews with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Matthews has been cut.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Matthews avoids it this time.
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Matthews tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Kimura avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Matthews flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Matthews is out cold! Kimura holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatsuya Kimura!
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Event:
GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Sin blocks the leg kick.
Matthews checks a low kick from Sin.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews connects with a high kick.
Sin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sin connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sin scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Sin misses with a kick to the body.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Sin counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Sin counters with a body kick that stops Matthews in his tracks momentarily.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Sin moved away.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Sin checks it.
Matthews scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Sin's belly button to the back.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sin. Sin obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
Sin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Sin thinks about the counter body kick.
Matthews punishes Sin's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Sin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Sin counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Sin lands but Matthews takes it in his stride. #T3#
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matthews scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matthews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Sin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Matthews 's knee.
Sin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sin scrambles back to his feet.
Sin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sin dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Sin's head and hops out.
Matthews's corner calls for a 1-2. Matthews obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sin throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Sin counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews keeps Sin at a distance using the push kick.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Sin.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthews is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sin throws a nice head kick!
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Matthews.
Sin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matthews counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Sin blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matthews misses with a jab to the body
and Sin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Sin moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Sin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matthews has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice jab there from Matthews.
A shot to the liver by Matthews. Beautiful body shot.
Sin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Sin.
Sin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews lunges at Sin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sin's hand. #T1#
Sin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
Michael Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Sin counters with a body kick that stops Matthews in his tracks momentarily.
Matthews throws a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Sin throws out a leg kick but Matthews moves out of range and Sin only half commits.
Matthews tries a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Sin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Sin moves out of range.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
Sin thumps Matthews with a low kick.
Matthews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Sin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick from Matthews.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
Matthews tried to counter with a leg kick but Sin avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthews. That snapped Sin's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Sin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Sin.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses
and Sin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sin is out of range.
A head kick from Matthews lands but Sin takes it in his stride. #T3#
Matthews tries to work over Sin's front leg with a kick but Sin checks it.
Sin moves forwards but Matthews connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Sin throws a fast counter high kick but Matthews manages to duck under it in time.
Sin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Sin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid body kick from Sin. #T4#
Sin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Sin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Matthews misses.
Sin avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Sin feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sin is trying to counter with his kicks.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews sizes up Sin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matthews tests Sin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sin counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Sin moves his leg out of the way.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Sin.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sin slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a body kick.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sin can do to turn this around?
Matthews wants to slow Sin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Sin's knee but Sin avoids it well.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Matthews lands an overhand right.
Matthews will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sin blocks a leg kick.
Sin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sin feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sin connects with a solid leg kick.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Sin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matthews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Sin is out of range.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Sin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matthews.
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Sin feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews backing away here, and Sin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Sin checks it
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Sin moves out of range and Matthews only half commits. #T3#
Sin blocks a head kick by Matthews.
And Sin responds with a good body kick, but Matthews manages to step out the way in time.
Matthews throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Sin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matthews blocks it well.
Sin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sin counters with a body kick.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Sin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses
and Sin counters with a good, hard body kick but Matthews shrugs it off.
Matthews throws a head kick but Sin moves out of range.
Sin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sin throws a wild body kick that Matthews sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Matthews lands a jab to Sin's midsection.
Sin checks a leg kick.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Sin checks it
and Sin counters with a thumping low kick.
Sin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sin's sensitive parts.
Michael Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sin throws a front kick that sends Matthews stumbling back into the cage.
Sin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthews stalks Sin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sin's face. Sin staggers backwards, shaken.
Sin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Matthews!
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Event:
GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthews clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Matthews!
Diaz has Matthews flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#
Matthews is rocked!
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a couple of big shots that have Matthews covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Matthews! Diaz fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Matthews moves to clinch but Rivers breaks away
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Rivers is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Matthews tries to sprawl but Rivers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rivers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers is trying for a kimura here. Matthews looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rivers wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bert Rivers!
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