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Event:
G | 48
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matata throws a right hand that misses
and Moons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matata misses with a straight left.
Moons moves out of range of the strikes.
Moons with a nice cross.
Matata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moons.
Moons cracks Matata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moons with a jab.
Matata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matata looks to score with a jab to the body but Moons is just out of range.
Matata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moons throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Matata to counter with a crisp jab.
Matata slips a jab and a cross from Moons.
Matata goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matata misses with a body punch
and Moons counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Moons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moons cracks Matata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matata scores with a sloppy right hand. Moons should have avoided that one.
Matata tries to close the distance and clinch but Moons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moons staying out of range there.
Moons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moons misses with a looping left.
Matata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moons staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matata. Moons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moons throws a looping overhand right but Matata ducks down to avoid it.
Moons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Moons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
Moons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matata with a body shot.
Moons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matata to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Moons looks to throw the jab but Matata is out of range.
Matata swings widly with a right hand
and Moons counters with a nice uppercut.
Matata tries to clinch but Moons is having none of it.
Moons now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Two Moons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata throws a looping overhand right but Moons ducks down to avoid it.
Moons blocks a jab.
Matata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moons jabs Matata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moons avoids the body shot from Matata.
Matata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moons's corner calls for a 1-2. Moons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matata staying out of range there.
Moons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matata.
Matata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matata throws a lazy uppercut
and Moons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Moons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matata.
Matata ducks under a wild hook from Moons.
Moons misses with a series of wild punches.
Matata throws a big shot that misses.
Moons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moons manages to circle out of the way.
Moons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matata misses the jab.
Matata throws the left hand but Moons avoids the punch easily.
Moons misses the shot to the body.
Moons moves out of range as Matata strikes.
Matata takes a swing at Moons's ribcage but misses.
Moons swings for the body but Matata moves out of range.
Moons misses with a hook.
Moons misses with an uppercut.
Matata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moons.
#T4#
Matata walks into a left hand.
Matata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matata misses with a hook
and Matata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moons.
Matata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moons misses with a few strikes there.
Moons throws an off balance right hand
and Matata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matata cracks a nice hook into Moons's ribs.
Matata scores with a jab.
Matata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moons circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Matata moves into the clinch successfully.
Matata gets through Moons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Moons dominated that round.
That's time! Matata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matata ducks under a wild hook from Moons.
Matata just misses with a punch to the body.
Matata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moons throws a body shot but no joy.
Moons scores with a decent looking hook.
Matata takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moons throws out a loose jab but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moons counter with a right hand.
Matata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moons.
Good exchange - Moons coming out on top.
Matata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moons fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Matata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moons looks to throw the jab but Matata is out of range.
Matata tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moons manages to circle out of the way.
Matata misses with a looping left.
Matata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moons throws out a counter right but Matata avoids it with no problem.
Matata throws a jab when Moons was well out of range.
Matata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matata defending well as Moons loads up on a big left hand.
Matata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Two Moons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moons cracks a nice hook into Matata's ribs.
Moons lands a slapping body shot.
Moons looks to score with a jab to the body but Matata is just out of range.
Moons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matata.
Moons jabs at Matata's body.#CL#
Matata moves into range and clinches up with Moons.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Moons. #T2#
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata lands an uppercut.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moons is trying to break the clinch but Matata is controlling him.
Moons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matata.
Moons wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Matata.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moons blocking some punches.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Moons.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matata misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Moons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Moons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matata.
Matata moves away from the strike by Moons.
Matata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moons was well out of range. Poor timing from Matata.
Matata wants to clinch up but Moons keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Moons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moons walks into a jab.
Moons scores with a hook to the body. Matata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matata wants to clinch.
Moons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moons defending well as Matata loads up on a big left hand.
Moons lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Matata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Moons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matata misses the jab.
Moons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matata on the side of the head.
Moons lands with a straight right. Matata didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata misses with a looping right.
Moons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matata moves out of range as Moons strikes.
Matata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moons moves away.
Moons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matata misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Moons.
Moons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matata takes one to the chin there.
Moons lands a jab to the nose.
Moons takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Moons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Moons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moons. Matata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Moons.
Moons works Matata's body with a nice hook.
Moons just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moons. Matata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matata tries to counter by clinching up but Moons breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Matata.
Moons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matata moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moons throws a sloppy body shot
and Moons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moons throws a body punch but Matata moves out of range.
Matata is looking to clinch but Moons is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Moons misses.
Matata misses with a combination
letting Moons counter with a right hand. #T1#
Matata throws out a loose jab but Moons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moons misses with a two punch combination.
Matata is looking to counter punch.
Moons lands with a right hand.
Matata walks into a left hand.
Moons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moons just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Moons misses.
Moons looks to land a right hand but Matata moved out of range.
Moons misses with a straight left.
Moons throws out a loose jab but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata is looking to clinch but Moons is avoiding it.
Moons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moons.
Matata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matata needs to keep his hands up - Moons had a free shot at his head there.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matata. Matata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moons jabs Matata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moons scores with a nice right hand.
Moons throws out a loose jab but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moons throws out the jab.
Matata darts in trying to clinch
and Moons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moons misses with a hook. Matata ducked under it nicely.
Matata throws an overhand right that lands on Moons's shoulder, as Moons tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Moons misses.
Moons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moons.#T3#
Matata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moons was well out of range. Poor timing from Matata.
Moons throws a series of strikes that have Matata backpedaling.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moons.
Matata misses with an uppercut. Moons saw that one coming.
Matata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matata misses with a few strikes there.
Moons lands a jab to the nose.
Matata looks to land a combination but Moons avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matata tries to bum rush Moons with a series of wild strikes but Moons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moons misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Moons.
Matata misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matata misses with a series of wild punches.
Two Moons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Moons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matata scores with a jab.
Matata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matata darts in trying to clinch
and Moons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moons connects with a body shot that sends Matata's belly button to the back.
Moons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moons counters with a nice uppercut.
Matata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moons.
Matata misses with a combination
and Moons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two Moons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moons 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Moons!
During a confident post fight interview, Two Moons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
G | 46
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matata.
Kasai slips a straight right by Matata.
Kasai is looking for the big counter here.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasai throws a counter combo.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matata circles away quickly and effectively.
Matata drops his hands momentarily and Kasai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Kasai moves into the clinch.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Matata as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Matata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasais head.
Matata prevents Kasai from breaking the clinch.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Kasai.
Matata tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Matata tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata tries a body shot but Kasai blocks it.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasai tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Matata on the inside.
Kasai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matata scores with a hook to the body.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Matata working aggressively here.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matata up against the cage.
Kasai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Kasai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kasai on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
Matata lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Matata. #T4#
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Kasai lands a shot to the body.
Matata gets through Kasai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matata throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
Kasai walks into a straight right hand from Matata.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Matata misses.
Matata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matata throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matata counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Kasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai scores with a jab.#T1#
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Matata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasai can do to turn this around?
Matata misses with a straight right.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Kasai.
Matata doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasai circles away.
#CL#
Matata has Kasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Matata here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matata lands a shoulder strike.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kasai.
Kasai is trying to break free.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Matata avoiding damage as Kasai throws knees to the body.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Matata.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Matata has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
We've been informed that Kasai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Hakuna Matata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Matata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Matata lands an uppercut.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai taking a breather.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata tries a body shot but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai tries to circle away but Matata has him pinned against the cage.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Kasai presses Matata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kasai missing with knees to the body.
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 Hakuna Matata will probably get the nod.
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#
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matata.
A right-left combo lands from Matata.
A swing and a miss from Matata.
Matata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Matata avoids nicely.
Matata throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Matata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Matata avoids it well.
Matata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matata throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Matata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matata.#T1#
Kasai throws a series of punches but Matata avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Matata coming out on top.
Matata scores with the left hand. Kasai knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasai misses with the combination.
It looked like Matata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Matata is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kasai there.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matata was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata moves in looking to clinch but Kasai pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Matata tries to counter by clinching up but Kasai breaks away and moves out of range.
Matata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Kasai misses the jab.
Matata misses with a double jab.
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!
Matata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasai circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matata throws out the jab.
Kasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matata lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matata, as that shot connected.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai swats away the attempt to clinch by Matata.#T3#
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Matata.
Kasai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matata.
Danga de danga de dang - Matata scores with a four punch combination!
Kasai throws a right and a left that Matata avoids nicely.
Kasai misses with an uppercut. Matata saw that one coming.
Hakuna Matata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matata connects with a body shot.
Matata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
#T4#
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Matata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matata throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Kasai moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Matata. Those never looked like landing.
Kasai lands a nice hook to Matata's body. Matata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Kasai tries to keep at a distance but Matata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasai has had enough of the clinch but Matata keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasai scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuna Matata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matata 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuna Matata! |
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Event:
G | 43
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack cracks Matata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Matata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Mack.
Mack connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Matata scores with a four punch combination!
Matata ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
It looked like Matata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matata cracks Mack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mack ducks under a wild hook from Matata.
Matata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mack circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. Matata does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Matata looks to throw the jab but Mack is out of range.
Matata throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Matata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matata.#CUT#It looks like Craig Mack has been cut.
Matata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matata throws an off balance right hand
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Matata throws a poor cross that misses
and Mack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matata throws a shot from downtown. Mack moves away and avoids it.
Matata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matata throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Matata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matata throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Matata throws a big shot that misses.
Matata misses the shot to the body.
Matata swinging wildly here.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matata.
Mack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matata manages to avoid it.
Matata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mack to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Hakuna Matata has been cut.
Mack misses with a right hand
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mack throws a hook but Matata blocks it.
No joy there for Matata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matata cracks Mack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matata lands a nice hook to Mack's body. Mack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matata lands a glancing blow to the side of Mack's head.#T3#
Matata lands a jab to the head.
Mack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matata was well out of range. Poor timing from Mack.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matata.
Matata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mack throws a lazy uppercut
and Matata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matata thuds his right hand into Mack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matata misses with a double jab.
Matata misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Matata misses with a right hand
and Mack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matata misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Matata misses. #T4#
Mack looks to throw the jab but Matata is out of range.
Matata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matata scores with a shot to the body.
Matata misses with a series of wild punches.
Mack misses with a body shot.
Mack misses the jab.
Mack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matata misses with a jab to the body
and Mack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matata misses with a body shot.
Matata avoids the body shot from Mack.
A jab lands there for Matata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakuna Matata is winning the standup battle so far.
Matata connects with a nice looking jab.
Matata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mack.
Matata misses with a double jab.
A shot to the body from Matata misses
and Mack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matata.
Matata scores with a hook to the body. Mack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matata clobbers Mack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matata throws out the jab.
Matata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Matata.
Matata cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matata misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a nice uppercut.
Matata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mack unleashes a big counter combination but Matata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mack missing with a left hand there. Matata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mack scores with a nice strike.
Mack throws a big shot that misses.
Matata slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Matata with a hook.
Mack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Matata misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mack slips a jab and a cross from Matata.
Mack throws out a counter right but Matata avoids it with no problem.
Matata connects with a right hand. Mack shakes it off.
Matata lands a right hook to the body.
Matata misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Mack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mack throws out a loose jab but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack misses with an uppercut
and Matata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Matata does no damage.
Mack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matata looks to land a right hand but Mack moved out of range.
A nice side step and Mack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matata.
Mack walks into a jab.#T3#
A big right from Matata misses.
Mack scores with a sloppy right hand. Matata should have avoided that one.
Matata throws an off balance right hand
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.
Matata misses with a left hand
and Mack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Mack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Matata.
Matata misses with a straight left.
Mack throws out a counter right but Matata avoids it with no problem.
Matata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mack.
Matata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Mack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matata on the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
A nice side step and Mack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matata misses with a looping left.
Matata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matata misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Mack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matata jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well.
Matata falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mack to counter with a crisp jab.
Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matata moves away.
Matata misses the shot to the body.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Mack moved out of range nicely.
Mack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack scores with a body shot.
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Craig Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matata throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matata.
Mack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mack slips a jab from Matata.
As Matata backs off Mack throws a huge counter combo but Matata manages to avoid it all.
Matata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matata jabs Mack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mack tries to bum rush Matata with a series of wild strikes but Matata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matata scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Matata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mack has time to react.
Mack walks into a jab.
Matata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Mack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matata with a body shot.
Matata scores with a nice head shot.
Mack moves out of range as Matata strikes.
Mack throws a jab but it's blocked by Matata.
Matata walks into a stiff left hand from Mack.
Matata misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Mack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mack throws out a counter right but Matata avoids it with no problem.
Matata misses the shot to the body.
Mack lands a really nice looking cross but Matata seems unphased.
#T2#
Mack scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matata throws a jab when Mack was well out of range.
Matata throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Mack moved out of range nicely.
Matata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Mack moved out of range nicely.
Matata fails to land with a series of punches.
Matata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Matata.
Matata cracks Mack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matata doesn't seem bothered though.
Matata with a nice cross.
Matata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matata throwing a counter right hand but Mack manages to avoid it.#T3#
Matata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matata connects with a jab.
Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matata moves away from the strike by Mack.
Matata is looking to counter punch.
Hakuna Matata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matata throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matata swinging wildly here.
Matata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mack scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Mack.
Matata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Mack slips under a jab.
Mack throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
Matata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matata jabs at Mack's body.
Matata ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Matata.
Mack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Matata is just out of range.
Matata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mack scores with a decent looking hook.
Mack defending well as Matata loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuna Matata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matata 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuna Matata! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 31
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Matata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Matata's head but Matata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Barrett darts in and clinches Matata up against the cage.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands a nice uppercut.
Matata tries to throw a body punch but Barrett avoids it by throwing Matata back against the cage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett. #T1#
Matata misses with the head strike.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matata.
A hook to the body from Matata.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Matata working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Matata.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata is working for takedown but Barrett is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
#T2#
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Matata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Barrett.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata lands a shot to the body.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata lands a shoulder strike.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
A short right from Matata.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matata feints a jab promting Barrett to slip. Matata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barrett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Barrett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Barrett lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
A short right from Matata on the inside.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barrett tries to clinch but Matata moves out of range.
Barrett misses with an uppercut. Matata saw that one coming.
Matata drops his hands momentarily and Barrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barrett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Matata.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matata throws out a counter right but Barrett avoids it with no problem.
Barrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matata throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barrett rushes Matata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matata up against the cage.
Barrett tries to stall but Matata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matata - that landed with a thud.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett stalling in the clinch but Matata improves position.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata lands a right hand.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett prevents a body shot from Matata.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
A short left from Matata.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Matata.
Barrett has Matata pressed against the cage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Barrett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
Barrett blocks a body shot from Matata.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett gets through Matata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matata.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Matata lands a left hand.
Matata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands a right hand.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett slowing the pace effectively.
Barrett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Barrett dips to his left and cracks Matata with an uppercut!
Matata throws a series of strikes that have Barrett backpedaling.
Matata with a nice cross.
Hakuna Matata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matata moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Matata unleashes a big counter combination but Barrett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matata slips a straight right by Barrett.
Barrett takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Matata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrett with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barrett to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrett throws the left hand but Matata avoids the punch easily.
Matata slips a jab from Barrett.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Barrett.
Barrett jabs Matata right on the nose. Matata blinks but takes it well.
Barrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matata's hands.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barrett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matata throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
Matata takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Matata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matata throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Barrett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barrett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata tests Barrett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matata dips to his left and cracks Barrett with an uppercut!
Matata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrett.
Matata misses with the combination.
#T3##CL#
Barrett has closed the distance and engaged Matata in a clinch.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Matata.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Matata.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett is struggling to control the position.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Matata misses.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matata drops his hands momentarily and Barrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barrett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata lands a right hook to the body.
Matata takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses.
Barrett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barrett tries to clinch but Matata is having none of it. #T1#
Barrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Matata counters with a series of strikes. Barrett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrett looks to clinch
letting Matata counter with a right hand.
Matata looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
Matata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
Matata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Matata throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Barrett moved out of range nicely.
Barrett tries to clinch up.
Matata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrett throws out a loose jab but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matata! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrett lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Matata.#T3##CL#
Matata tries to keep at a distance but Barrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Barrett gets through Matata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matata.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata lands a left hand.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Blake Barrett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Barrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matata slips under a jab from Barrett.
A slow jab from Matata misses its intended target.
As Matata tries to get set, Barrett tries to push him back and clinch up but Matata manages to avoid the attempt.
Blake Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett misses with a hook. Matata ducked under it nicely.
Matata throws out a counter right but Barrett avoids it with no problem.
Barrett punishes Matata's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrett throws a lazy right hand but Matata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Matata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matata throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett is looking to counter the offense by Matata and move into the clinch.
Barrett wants to clinch up but Matata keeps it at a distance.
Matata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matata fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barrett tests Matata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrett lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett lands with a hook. Matata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matata misses with a right hand
and Barrett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matata looks to land a combination but Barrett avoids it well.
Matata throws an off balance right hand
and Barrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrett misses with a hook
and Matata counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Matata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
Matata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matata! But no joy.#CL#
Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrett's elbow.
Matata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Matata.
Barrett blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Barrett.
Barrett gets through Matata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:46
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Blake Barrett 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:
Island Brawls 26
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Matata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kraus avoids the body shot from Matata.
We've been hearing reports that Kraus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kraus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matata lunges at Kraus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kraus's hand.
A left lands for Matata.
Matata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krauss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kraus misses with a wild body shot.
Matata 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.
Kraus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matata digs a good hook to Kraus's body.
Kraus swinging wildly here.
Matata connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Kraus. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kraus misses.
Kraus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kraus duly obliges.
Kraus throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
Matata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraus blocks a jab.#T1#
Matata avoids the body shot from Kraus.
Matata lunges at Kraus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kraus's hand.
Kraus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kraus takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Matata.
Kraus throws a head kick but Matata moves out of range.
Kraus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraus.
Kraus throws a hook but Matata blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Matata. That snapped Kraus's head back.
#TD#
Matata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraus is one step ahead there.
Kraus throwing strikes from guard but Matata blocks nicely. #T2#
Kraus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kraus throwing strikes but missing.
Kraus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraus 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.
Kraus prevents Matata from getting back to his feet.
Kraus with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kraus throws a strike but Matata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kraus has his foot on Matata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matata works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kraus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matata passes into half guard.
Kraus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kraus tries to roll over but Matata keeps him under control.
Matata wants to stand but Kraus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4##SUB#
Kraus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraus missing with punches from the bottom.
Kraus trying to hold on to Matata's head to control him but Matata postures up.
#SUB#
Kraus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraus controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraus misses with a combination
and Matata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Kraus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kraus looks to land a left hand but Matata moved out of range nicely.
Kraus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kraus ducks under a wild hook from Matata.
Kraus on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Kraus is rocked!
Harti Kraus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Kraus moved out of range nicely.
Oh Kraus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matata takes a swing at Kraus's ribcage but misses.
Kraus throws a body kick that misses.
Kraus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kraus seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kraus takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Matata just misses with a punch to the body.
Matata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matata digs a good hook to Kraus's body.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Matata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraus manages to avoid it.
Matata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kraus moves forwards but Matata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kraus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matata counters with a right hand to the body.
Kraus throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
Matata slips a straight right by Kraus.
Matata throws out a counter right but Kraus avoids it with no problem.
Matata lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus misses with a series of wild punches.
Matata throws out a counter right but Kraus avoids it with no problem.
Matata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraus shoots in for a double leg but Matata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harti Kraus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kraus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kraus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakuna Matata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Kraus is predictable there
and Matata counters with a straight right hand.
Kraus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matata cracks Kraus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kraus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matata pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kraus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuna Matata! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 17
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata misses with an uppercut.
Matata lands a glancing blow to the side of Schumpeter's head.
Matata throws out a loose jab but Schumpeter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schumpeter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schumpeter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matata.
A little jabbing left from Schumpeter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schumpeter misses with a looping left.
Schumpeter slips a jab and a cross from Matata.
Schumpeter takes one to the side of the head.
Schumpeter cracks a nice hook into Matata's ribs.
Matata cracks Schumpeter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matata missing with a left hand there. Schumpeter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schumpeter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schumpeter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Matata misses the target.
Matata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata tries to bum rush Schumpeter with a series of wild strikes but Schumpeter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schumpeter throws an off balance right hand
and Matata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matata throws a jab when Schumpeter was well out of range.
Schumpeter throws the left hand but Matata avoids the punch easily.
Schumpeter throws a combination that misses
and Matata counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Matata misses with a hook.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matata looks to land a combination but Schumpeter avoids it well.
Schumpeter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schumpeter tries to clinch there but Matata circles away.
A slow jab from Matata misses its intended target.
Matata misses with a two punch combination.
Matata jabs Schumpeter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata lands a nice looking body shot.
Matata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schumpeter.
Schumpeter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schumpeter. Matata does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schumpeter throws a hook but Matata blocks it.#T2#
Schumpeter misses with a straight left.
Matata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Schumpeter clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matata.
Schumpeter prevents a body shot from Matata.
Matata lands with a light punch inside.
Matata prevents a body shot from Schumpeter.
Schumpeter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schumpeter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matata lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Schumpeter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Matata has knocked Schumpeter down with a huge combo! Matata steps away and waves a wobbly Schumpeter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Schumpeter is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Schumpeter has been cut.
Matata throws a monster overhand right that drops Schumpeter! Matata follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuna Matata! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 15
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Matata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matata misses with a looping right.
Turner swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Matata misses the target.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matata throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Matata scores with a jab to the body.
Matata throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matata was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Matata connects with a looping right hand.
Turner looks to land a combination but Matata avoids it well.
Matata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matata throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matata avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##KD#
Matata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Turner sprawling to the canvas! Turner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matata finish him?!
#ROC#Turner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Billy Turner has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Matata.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Matata finish him?
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#KD#
Matata lands a big uppercut and Turner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turner looks OK. Matata waves Turner back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Matata just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Turner has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakuna Matata! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Barrett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matata.
Matata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Barrett walks into a left hand.
Barrett cracks a nice hook into Matata's ribs.
Matata swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matata.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barrett.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata cracks Barrett with a nice body shot.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata digs a right hand underneath Barrett's ribcage. Barrett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata working aggressively here.
#T2#
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata is working Barrett over against the cage.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Matata.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matata.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
#T3#
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata blocking some punches.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Matata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matata.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata is leaning against Barrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata scores with a shoulder strike.
Matata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakuna Matata will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Barrett rushes Matata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Matata has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Hakuna Matata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matatas head.
A nice left hand lands by Matata.
Matata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett takes a shot to the head.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Matata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Matata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Matata.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata blocking some punches.
#T3#
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards. #T4#
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
A short right from Matata.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matata.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matatas head.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Matata scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrett should have avoided that one.
Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matata.
Barrett moves out of range as Matata strikes.
Matata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
Matata throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
Barrett slips a straight right by Matata.
Matata throws a right hand that misses
letting Barrett counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Barrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrett as he connects with a hook.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matata.
#T1##CL#
Matata gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Matata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Barrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Barrett. #T3#
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Matata - that landed with a thud.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Matata's ribcage. Matata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Barrett lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Matata.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett cracks Matata with a nice body shot.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands a shot to the body.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Barrett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matata's head backwards.
Hakuna Matata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrett throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
Matata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Matata's head. #CL#
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matata.
Barrett lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Matata.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Matata lands with a left to the head.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Matata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Barrett.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Matata blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
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!
Matata working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matata can do to turn this around?
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Matata's ribcage. Matata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett had his way with Hakuna Matata in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice uppercut lands for Barrett. That snapped Matata's head back.
Matata lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matata manages to avoid it.
Matata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matata misses with a hook. Barrett ducked under it nicely.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrett dodges the punch combination from Matata.
Barrett lunges at Matata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matata's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrett.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
Barrett throws the left hand but Matata avoids the punch easily.
Barrett takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Barrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matata loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Matata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matata misses with an uppercut
and Barrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrett feints a jab promting Matata to slip. Barrett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barrett misses with a hook.
Matata moves forwards but Barrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrett.
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Matata is out of range.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barrett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matata circles away quickly and effectively.
Matata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Matata throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Barrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
A short left from Matata.
Matata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Matata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett working aggressively here.
A short right from Barrett.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Barrett.
Well Barrett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett is the new bantamweight champion!
Blake Barrett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Island Brawls 6
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Matata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matata misses with an uppercut. Flowers saw that one coming.
Matata looks to land a right hand but Flowers moved out of range.
We've been told by Matata's head coaches at Island Training Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flowers looks to score with a jab to the body but Matata is just out of range.
Flowers throws a body kick that misses.
Matata wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Flowers throws a right hand that Matata ducks under and follows up with a left that Matata also avoids with ease.
Flowers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flowers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matata.
Flowers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matata will feel that in the morning.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flowers misses with a body kick.
Matata throws an overhand right that lands on Flowers's shoulder, as Flowers tries to avoid the shot.
Flowers staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Flowers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flowers.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Flowers.
Flowers ducks under a wild hook from Matata.
Matata throws a jab but it's blocked by Flowers.
Flowers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Flowers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata misses with an uppercut. Flowers saw that one coming.
Matata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flowers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flowers throws a leg kick but Matata moved away.
Flowers scores with a nice body kick.
Matata slips a jab and a cross from Flowers.
The fighters circling - Matata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Matata misses.
A head kick by Flowers misses #CL#
and Matata counters by clinching up.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Flowers is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Matata.
Flowers is still on wobbly legs! Can Matata finish him?
Flowers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flowers is looking to break free of the clinch but Matata has double underhooks.
Matata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flowers backwards.
Matata presses Flowers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matata lands a nice uppercut.
Matata creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Flowers with a big uppercut! Flowers tries to clinch up but Matata pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Flowers to the mat! Flowers covers up and Matata unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hakuna Matata!
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Event:
Island Brawls 3
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Kraus misses.
Matata connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Kraus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matata! But no joy.
Kraus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matata connects with a single shot there.
Kraus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Kraus.
Harti Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kraus.
Nice straight punches there by Matata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matata.#ROC2#
Kraus is rocked!
Matata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraus in his tracks.
Oh Kraus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matata lands a head shot.
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!
Nice body punch from Matata.
Matata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matata moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Matata. That snapped Kraus's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Matata. That snapped Kraus's head back.
Kraus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Matata.
Matata drops Kraus with a huge uppercut! Kraus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Matata is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuna Matata!
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