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Event:
F&BE 23- Pandemonium
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Mattonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abilez swivels and escapes.
Mattonen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Abilez to counter with a crisp jab.
Abilez lands with a cross. #TD2#
Mattonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abilez is trying to defend but Mattonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abilez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mattonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abilez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abilez is looking for a sweep. Mattonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mattonen is trying to control. Abilez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Mattonen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mattonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abilez is just riding it out for now. Mattonen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mattonen is looking for a kimura but Abilez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mattonen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mattonen is working for a kimura but Abilez is defending it quite comfortably.
Abilez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattonen on the ground.#T2#
Mattonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abilez! #SUB2#
Mattonen looking for a guillotine from mount but Abilez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mattonen has hold of Abilez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Abilez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abilez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Abilez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abilez tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB2#
Mattonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abilez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Mattonen is working for a guillotine from mount but Abilez frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mattonen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Mattonen wants to finish this one by submission but Abilez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mattonen. #T4#
Mattonen avoids the attempt from Abilez to control.#SUB2#
Mattonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abilez is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Mattonen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Abilez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Abilez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mattonen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Abilez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mattonen slips an arm under Abilez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mattonen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mattonen is squeezing on Abilez like an anaconda would it's prey. Abilez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matti Mattonen!
In his post fight interview, Matti Mattonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Mattonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mattonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Mattonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mattonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers pulls Mattonen in to control the position.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattonen on the ground.
Mattonen trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Mattonen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Mattonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mattonen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rogers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mattonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rogers tries to roll over but Mattonen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mattonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mattonen stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
Rogers striking off his back.
Rogers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Rogers throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mattonen escapes and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rogers tries to kick Mattonen off but Mattonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Mattonen is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mattonen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mattonen is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mattonen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mattonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Mattonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers tries to kick Mattonen off but Mattonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers manages to get to full guard.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Mattonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mattonen wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mattonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mattonen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mattonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Mattonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Mattonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mattonen is tightening it up a little... Rogers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rogers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rogers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mattonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matti Mattonen!
Matti Mattonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 963 Round 4
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mattonen is defended easily by Thinkshisfunny.#TD2#
Mattonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mattonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Mattonen won't allow Thinkshisfunny to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mattonen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thinkshisfunny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mattonen has Thinkshisfunny in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thinkshisfunny has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mattonen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thinkshisfunny is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mattonen pulls down on the head and he's put Thinkshisfunny to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matti Mattonen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 963 Round 3
Date: Feb 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Oppo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Oppo feints and as Mattonen raises his hands in defense, Oppo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oppo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mattonen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Oppo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oppo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mattonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oppo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mattonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Oppo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mattonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oppo has managed to get both his arms back between Mattonen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Oppo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppo trying to control but Mattonen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oppo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Mattonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oppo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oppo trying to control but Mattonen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mattonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mattonen has his foot on Oppo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oppo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Oppo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mattonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mattonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mattonen! #REVB##SUB2#
Oppo wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Mattonen seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Oppo is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Matti Mattonen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 963 Round 2
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Nagasaki leaves Mattonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Nagasaki has Mattonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mattonen is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagasaki. #TD2#
Mattonen pulls Nagasaki into guard.
#SUB2#
Mattonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mattonen has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mattonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Mattonen's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Nagasaki wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mattonen's closed guard. He's half up but Mattonen has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mattonen pivots and extends the arm, Nagasaki falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mattonen! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matti Mattonen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 963 Round 1
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Mattonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gibinson's half guard.#SUB2#
Mattonen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gibinson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matti Mattonen!
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