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Event:
HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gold counters with a nice body shot.
Gold slips under a jab.
Red Eagle just misses with a punch to the body.
Red Eagle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red Eagle missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Gold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Red Eagle avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Red Eagle closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Eagle stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthaus Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Red Eagle gets a clinch. #TD#
Gold jumps into guard, dragging Red Eagle to the mat.
#T1##SUB#
Gold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Red Eagle wanted to stand there but Gold had control of the position. #SUB#
Red Eagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Red Eagle has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.
Red Eagle wants to get up but he can't break Gold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Red Eagle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Red Eagle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gold's guard.#SU2#
Red Eagle stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gold takes one on the button.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gold is breathing heavily.#T2#
Red Eagle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Red Eagle cracks Gold with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gold tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Red Eagle pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gold is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
A relieved looking Chief Red Eagle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 45 - All Hallow's Bash
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Large swivels and escapes.
Gold with a poor takedown #KD#
and Large counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gold! Large lets Gold back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gold is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthaus Gold has been cut.
Large lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Gold - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Large!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Large! |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls I
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Red Eagle.#CL2#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Gold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Red Eagle is just riding it out for now. Gold eventually gives up the hold.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Red Eagle keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gold is working for a submission of some sort.
Gold uses his free foot to push down on Red Eagle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Red Eagle. #T1#
Gold seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Red Eagle is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Gold is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Red Eagle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gold is looking to work his way around to Red Eagle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Gold looking for a guillotine from mount but Red Eagle is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gold has control of Red Eagle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Red Eagle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Red Eagle is squirming around, avoiding Gold's attempts to control the action.
Red Eagle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Gold has control of Red Eagle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Red Eagle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Gold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Red Eagle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Red Eagle shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Gold has control of Red Eagle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Red Eagle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Red Eagle is squirming around, avoiding Gold's attempts to control the action.
Red Eagle tries to buck Gold off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Gold has hold of Red Eagle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Red Eagle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Red Eagle wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gold is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Red Eagle is surviving well by controlling Gold's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Gold is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Red Eagle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gold tries to control but Red Eagle wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gold working for a guillotine from mount but Red Eagle is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Gold is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gold extends the arm and Red Eagle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthaus Gold!
Matthaus Gold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 34 - Krylov vs Ferreria
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Gold wants to clinch
and Curtis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gold really felt that one!
Curtis thumps Gold with a low kick.
Curtis jabs Gold right on the nose. Gold blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Matthaus Gold has been cut.#CL2#
Gold darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Curtis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gold looks winded!
Curtis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Curtis sends Gold crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Curtis is motioning to the referee to let Gold up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Curtis and Gold are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Curtis throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Gold into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Curtis knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Curtis!
Matt Curtis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 31 - Tai Kung vs Yazzie
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendoza pinned against the cage. Mendoza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gold fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Mendoza. Mendoza maintains the clinch.
Mendoza lands with a left to the head.
Gold wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthaus Gold. 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.#TD#
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendoza wanted to stand there but Gold had control of the position. #SUB#
Gold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Mendoza wants to get up but he can't break Gold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mendoza has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mendoza is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gold pulls down on the head and he's put Mendoza to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthaus Gold!
Our winner, Matthaus Gold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 24 - Jiro vs Gold
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiro looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jiro throwing a counter right hand but Gold manages to avoid it.
Gold slips a straight right by Jiro.
Jiro misses with a body punch
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ken Jiro has been cut.
Jiro misses the jab.
Gold on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Matthaus Gold has been cut.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiro.
Jiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Jiro misses.
Jiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gold is looking to clinch but Jiro is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Jiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Jiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Gold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold misses with an elbow over the top.
Gold working aggressively here.
Jiro presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gold looks winded!#BC#
Jiro breaks from the clinch.
Jiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Jiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Jiro cracks Gold with a hook to the temple - Gold is on wobbly legs here! Jiro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gold falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jiro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ken Jiro!
After winning the bout, Ken Jiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang feints the counter takedown.
Qiang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gold defends well and Qiang ends up having to push Gold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gold is looking to counter punch.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Qiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gold drives through and clinches with Qiang against the cage.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Qiang's ribcage. Qiang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Qiang avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qiang blocks the elbow strike.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qiang misses with some punches.
Gold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Qiang up against the cage.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Qiang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qiang.
As Gold backs off Qiang throws a huge counter combo but Gold manages to avoid it all.
Gold lands a nice looking body shot.
Gold moves into range and clinches up with Qiang.
Gold cracks Qiang with a nice body shot.
Qiang blocks the elbow strike.
Qiang prevents a body shot from Gold.
Qiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Gold is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Gold pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qiang looks winded!
Gold just leaning against Qiang, taking a breather.
Gold is leaning against Qiang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gold.
A right hand to the body from Gold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Good body shot from Gold.
A bit of stalling here from Gold.
Qiang tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Qiang controls the action.
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold working Qiang over with knees to the body.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Gold tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qiang is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Qiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Gold - that landed with a thud.
Qiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Gold.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold drops Qiang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Qiang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold throws a big uppercut that drops Qiang! More strikes from Gold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Qiang lies dazed against the cage as Gold celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthaus Gold!
An out of breath Matthaus Gold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Slugs. Slugs maintains the clinch.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gold pushes Slugs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugs's coach down at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slugs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gold takes an elbow to the temple.
Slugs misses with an elbow strike.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Slugs looks winded!
Gold jumps guard but Slugs stands there with Gold around his waist. Gold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gold blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs blocks a body shot from Gold.
Slugs lands a nice knee to the body.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Slugs controls the action.
Slugs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthaus Gold has been cut.
Gold managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slugs.
Slugs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gold managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
#T1#
Slugs lands an elbow inside.
Gold tries to pull guard but Slugs won't allow it.
Gold takes an elbow to the temple.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slugs scores a nice knee to the body.
Slugs lands an elbow just above Gold 's eye. #CUT2#
Matthaus Gold's cut is getting worse.
Gold lands an uppercut.
Slugs landing knees to the head.
Slugs has Gold pressed against the cage. He pushes Gold back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Slugs throws a beautiful elbow that sends Gold crashing to the floor! Slugs piles on the pressure with more strikes! Gold is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Slugs! Doug Slugs retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Doug Slugs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Gold drives through and clinches with Bautin against the cage.
Bautin is trying to maintain a safe position but Gold gets an underhook and turns Bautin into the cage.#TD#
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bautin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bautin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bautin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bautin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bautin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bautin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bautin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bautin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bautin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gold is looking for a triangle but Bautin pushes his legs off easily.
Gold keeping full guard, as Bautin tries to pass. #T1#
Gold controls Bautin momentarily but Bautin frees himself. #SUB#
Gold looking for a guillotine here but Bautin defends easily.
Gold has a closed guard, preventing Bautin from standing up.
Gold keeping full guard, as Bautin tries to pass. #SUB#
Bautin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gold has locked up a guillotine! Gold's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bautin is holding on here and Gold must be using up a lot of energy. Bautin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gold gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthaus Gold!
After winning the bout, Matthaus Gold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Huber has been cut.
Huber throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Huber tries to score a body lock takedown but Gold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Gold.
Huber misses with a punch on the inside.
Huber wants a takedown.
Gold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huber is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Gold.
Gold stalls. #TD2#
Gold jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Huber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huber has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huber is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gold working for a triangle but Huber defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gold is looking for a triangle but Huber pushes his legs off easily.
Huber slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huber pulls his head out easily.
Huber works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Huber trying to control but Gold is having none of it.
Gold has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gold trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Gold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Huber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Huber looking for the RNC.
Gold is keeping busy.
Gold just trying to survive but Huber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Gold is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Huber has locked on a rear naked choke here! Gold is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Huber!
A very excited looking Carl Huber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
NAFC The Isl.4 Gold v Wright
Date: Nov 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it. #SUB2#
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gold actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wright trying to control from half guard but Gold is working away.
Gold is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wright is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Gold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wright is looking to pass Gold's guard but actually Gold recovers to full guard.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright distracts Gold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wright lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gold throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wright uses it to pass to side control.
Gold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.
Gold regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Wright lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wright 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#
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Wright has been cut.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gold tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Nick Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright looks for a takedown but Gold sprawls well.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthaus Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Wright.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Wright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
Nick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gold actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Wright is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gold looking for submissions off his back.
Gold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthaus Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Wright's head back.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright fails with the takedown
and Gold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Gold tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Wright is rocked!
Gold goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gold goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Wright stumbles back but Gold runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Wright to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Wright will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthaus Gold!
Matthaus Gold is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 2
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Kultenari walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Hujapalapa Kultenari has been cut.
Kultenari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gold scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Gold cracks Kultenari with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kultenari looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gold finish him?
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kultenari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kultenari slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
#KD#
Gold sends Kultenari crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gold is motioning to the referee to let Kultenari up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kultenari is rocked!
Gold fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kultenari square on the jaw! Damn, Kultenari is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthaus Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Gold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simeonov slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Good shot there by Gold.
Simeonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simeonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Simeonov dives in and scores a takedown into Gold's guard.#SUB2#
Gold is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Simeonov rolls with it to try and escape but Gold cranks on the arm and Simeonov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthaus Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
SuviMALI pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
SuviMALI tries to land knees in the clinch but Gold avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on SuviMALI - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
SuviMALI jumps guard but Gold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
SuviMALI drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
SuviMALI is looking for a triangle but Gold pushes his legs off easily.
Gold trying to control but SuviMALI is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gold is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SuviMALI wants to stand up but Gold is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is pushing down on SuviMALI's leg trying to pass to half guard. SuviMALI is fighting to maintain full guard but Gold has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gold has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can SuviMALI defend it? Gold steps over the head and cranks it - SuviMALI is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthaus Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kambala, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gold. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaspars Kambala has been cut.
Gold stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Gold's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gold.
Good body shot from Gold.
Kambala is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Gold drops Kambala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kambala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kambala is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Gold.
Oh Kambala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Gold.
Kambala seems to have got his legs back now.
Gold throws a big uppercut that drops Kambala! More strikes from Gold and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kambala lies dazed against the cage as Gold celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthaus Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lezner shoots in and gets a takedown into Gold's guard.
Lezner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lezner is sitting in close to Gold's body. Gold has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lezner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lezner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthaus Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gold rushes Hroch and presses him up against the cage.
Gold is working for takedown but Hroch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hroch is pressed up against the cage. Gold has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hroch down to the mat. Hroch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Hroch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gold is trying to defend but Hroch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gold wants to get back to full guard.
Hroch wants to pass to mount but Gold is defending the position.
Gold pushes Hroch off looking to stand but Hroch dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gold is looking to control Hroch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gold avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hroch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Gold is looking to improve his position.
Hroch trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Hroch working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hroch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Hroch.
Gold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU#
Hroch stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gold to get to his feet. #TD#
Hroch gets a double leg takedown into Gold's guard.
Hroch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hroch is controlling him.
Gold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hroch won't allow Gold to sweep him here.
Hroch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gold is trying to keep Hroch in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gold 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gold tries to sprawl but Hroch drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Gold wants to improve his position but Hroch is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gold is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hroch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hroch is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gold is staying active underneath Hroch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hroch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hroch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Gold has Hroch up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gold jumps into guard, dragging Hroch to the mat.
Hroch stops Gold from standing up.
Hroch wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Hroch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gold is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold controls Hroch momentarily but Hroch frees himself. #SUB2#
Gold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Gold is looking for a triangle but Hroch pushes his legs off easily.
Hroch trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Hroch passes Gold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hroch is controlling him.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Hroch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gold is wriggling around but Hroch manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hroch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hroch is nestled in close to Gold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gold tries to roll over but Hroch keeps him under control.
Hroch is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hroch is trying to control the action in half guard but Gold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Hroch on that attempt.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Gold tries to clinch up but Hroch circles away and keeps his distance.
Hroch circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Gold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hroch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael Hroch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hroch wants to control the position but Gold says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Hroch wants to control but Gold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Hroch's hands, connecting with Hroch's forehead.#SUB2#
Gold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hroch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gold.
Gold wants to stand but Hroch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gold wants to control but Hroch is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthaus Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hroch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gold.
Hroch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gold is out of range and Hroch settles back down. #CL2#
Gold gets a clinch. #BC#
Hroch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hroch misses the body punch
and Gold counters with a two punch combo.
Gold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hroch fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hroch blocks a head kick by Gold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hroch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gold darts in looking for a takedown but Hroch gets double underhooks and turns Gold into the cage. #T1#
Hroch swats away the attempt to clinch by Gold.
Gold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hroch sprawls well. Hroch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gold gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Hroch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthaus Gold.#TD2#
Gold dives in and scores a takedown into Hroch's guard.
Gold stopping the sweep attempt from Hroch.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hroch keeps moving.
Hroch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Gold throws a big elbow that misses.
Hroch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Hroch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michael Hroch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gold clinches up against the cage.
Gold lands a knee to the body.
Gold can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Gold with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Gold pulls Hroch into guard.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
#ES2#
Gold has his feet on Hroch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Gold clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Gold drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Hroch preventing the sweep.
Gold is trying to keep Hroch in close.
Hroch trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hroch is really struggling to control Gold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold is trying to keep Hroch in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthaus Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gold has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthaus Gold!
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