Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Torvik connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik 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.
Torvik throws a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik tries to clinch up but Mathieu circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik works the jab nicely.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Mathieu swats away the attempt to clinch by Torvik.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathieu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torvik connects with an inside leg kick.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mathieu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a thumping low kick.
Mathieu takes one to the side of the head.
Torvik is looking to slow Mathieu down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
A leg kick checked by Mathieu.
It appears Mathieu was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3##KD2#
Torvik lands a left and a right that sends Mathieu crashing to the canvas! Torvik dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Torvik throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Torvik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mathieu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mathieu tries to get out of the position.
Mathieu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathieu blocking the ground and pound.
Torvik throwing strikes here but Mathieu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torvik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torvik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##ES#
Mathieu bucks up and throws Torvik to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torvik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torvik throws out a leg kick but Mathieu moves out of range and Torvik only half commits.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Torvik misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mathieu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
As Torvik backs away, Mathieu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mathieu checks the leg kick.
Torvik cracks Mathieu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik throws out a leg kick but Mathieu moves out of range and Torvik only half commits.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Torvik misses with a combination
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik thumps Mathieu with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Torvik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torvik.
Torvik tries a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Mathieu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Mathieu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torvik.#T2#
Torvik misses with a body kick.
Mathieu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Torvik.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Torvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Mathieu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mathieu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.#T3#
Torvik feints and then cracks Mathieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathieu down.
Torvik misses with a kick to the body
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Torvik.
Mathieu moves out of range of the body kick from Torvik.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mathieu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torvik with a hook.#T4#
Torvik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mathieus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathieu checks a leg kick.
Mathieu checks a low kick from Torvik.
It looked like Mathieu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torvik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathieu.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ernesto Mathieu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathieu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mathieu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Anderson.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathieu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Mathieu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mathieu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mathieu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Mathieu counters with a body kick.
Anderson misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Mathieu's body. Mathieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Mathieu moved out of range.
Mathieu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Mathieu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily. #T4#
Anderson feints and then cracks Mathieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathieu down.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mathieu looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Mathieu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson tests Mathieu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ernesto Mathieu's cut even more.
Mathieu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Mathieu is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathieu can do to turn this around?
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson digs a good hook to Mathieu's body. #T2#
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Anderson cracks Mathieu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Anderson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mathieu to stand back up!#CUT#The cut above Ernesto Mathieu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.
Mathieu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson thows a body kick. Mathieu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mathieu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Anderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mathieu. Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 211: Mathieu v Kok
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Kok misses with a kick to the body
and Mathieu counters with an inside leg kick.
Kok scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.#KD#
Mathieu cracks Kok with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kok looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mathieu finish him? #CUT#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Kok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathieu. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathieu. That one must have hurt.
Kok looks winded!
Mathieu throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Mathieu cracks Kok with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kok looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mathieu finish him? #CL#
Mathieu pushes Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathieu obliges.#T1#
Mathieu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a body shot.
Mathieu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Kok is rocked!
Mathieu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathieu has Kok pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kok is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mathieu - that's hurt Kok badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kok is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kok doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ernesto Mathieu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Mathieu cracks a nice hook into Viikinki's ribs.
Viikinki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Mathieu.
Mathieu scores with a spinning back kick!
Viikinki looks winded!
Viikinki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mathieu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mathieu.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathieu - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD#
Mathieu cracks Viikinki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Viikinki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mathieu finish him? #CUT#It looks like Tony Viikinki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieu lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##CL#
Mathieu takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mathieu.
Viikinki prevents a body shot from Mathieu.
Mathieu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathieu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viikinki.
A shot in the inside from Mathieu.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viikinki tries to throw a body punch but Mathieu avoids it by throwing Viikinki back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Mathieu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Mathieu thumps Viikinki with a low kick.
Viikinki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Mathieu catches Viikinki right on the button with a cross.
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 jab from Viikinki misses.
Mathieu throws a lazy right hand but Viikinki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathieu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Viikinki to the canvas! Viikinki doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mathieu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
Our winner, Ernesto Mathieu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Mathieu saw that one coming.
Mathieu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Mathieu counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathieu slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mathieu's shoulder, as Mathieu tries to avoid the shot.
As Kersikov backs away, Mathieu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Mathieu moved away.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Mathieu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathieu.
A quick step to the side and Mathieu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Mathieu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Mathieu ducked under it nicely.
Mathieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mathieu moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Mathieu counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Mathieu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking. #T3#
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrei Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathieu avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathieu's head backwards.#T4#
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Mathieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mathieu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Kersikov. #T2#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathieu.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Ernesto Mathieu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mathieu moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Mathieu moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Kersikov.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Railio shrugs it off.
Mathieu is looking to land body kicks.
Mathieu dips to his left and cracks Railio with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Railio.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
A jab from Mathieu finds it's way through Railio's defenses.
Railio walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Railio! Mathieu lets Railio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Railio misses. #T1#
Mathieu tries to work over Railio's front leg with a kick but Railio checks it.
Mathieu misses with a jab to the body
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu looks to throw a body kick
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio walks into a jab.#T2#
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Railio.
A little feinted left hand from Mathieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio looks to land a right hand but Mathieu moved out of range.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Railio defending well as Mathieu loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Railio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Railio.
Mathieu scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.#T3#
Railio cracks Mathieu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mathieu misses with a left hand
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Railio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
Railio moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Mathieu looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Mathieu misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio swings for the body but Mathieu moves out of range. #T4#
Railio misses with a right hand
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathieu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Railio takes a step back to recover.
Railio looks winded!
Railio misses with a hook
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Mathieu fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathieu pushes Railio away with a front kick.
Railio ducks right into an uppercut from Mathieu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Mathieu scores with a jab. Railio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathieu.
Mathieu lands the left hand.
Railio avoids the body shot from Mathieu.
Mathieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Mathieu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Railio on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Mathieu misses. #T1#
Mathieu throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mathieu has got the better of the exchanges.
Mathieu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Mathieu's ribs.
Ernesto Mathieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathieu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mathieu thuds a left hand into Railio's body.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Railio.
Mathieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.#T2#
Mathieu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Railio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mathieu scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Railio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathieu counters with a nice body shot.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio connects with a single shot there.
Mathieu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mathieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mathieu misses with a head kick.
Mathieu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mathieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Mathieu tenderised Railio's leg. Railio is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Railio avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with an inside leg kick.
Mathieu scores with a leg kick.
Railio just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathieu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#Antti Railio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mathieu coming out on top.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Railio toppling to the canvas! Railio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!#ROC#Railio is rocked!
Railio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mathieu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Railio's head, knocking him out cold! Mathieu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Mathieu throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathieu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mathieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathieu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Mathieu throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Oliva throws a front kick aimed at Mathieu's knee but Mathieu avoids it well.
It looked like Mathieu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu throws a wild body kick that Oliva sees coming a mile off.
Oliva with a nice calf kick.
Mathieu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Mathieu counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
A good leg kick by Oliva.
Mathieu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliva's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Oliva.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Mathieu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mathieu tries to avoid it.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Mathieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Mathieu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mathieu doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand. #T2#
Oliva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva.
Oliva throws a low kick but Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathieu lands with a nice body punch.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mathieu.#T3#
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathieu is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Oliva.
Mathieu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Oliva tries a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Mathieu looks for the body kick but Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathieu pinned against the cage. Mathieu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliva misses with a body kick.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Oliva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathieu checks it well.
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
Mathieu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mathieu throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mathieu blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mathieu is able to avoid easily.
Oliva misses with a low kick as Mathieu jumps back.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Mathieu as he checks the leg kick.
Oliva slips a straight right by Mathieu.
Mathieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Mathieu is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mathieu misses with a hook
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Mathieu down.
Mathieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva throws a body kick that misses.
Oliva lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliva slips a straight right by Mathieu.
Oliva tests Mathieu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva is looking to slow Mathieu down with leg kicks.
Oliva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathieu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Mathieu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Mathieu checks a leg kick.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Mathieu's legs.
Mathieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mathieu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
Oliva cracks Mathieu with an open hand slap.
Oliva throws a low kick but Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mathieu misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with an outside leg kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliva toppling to the canvas! Oliva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieu moves out of range of the body kick from Oliva.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ernesto Mathieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Oliva cracks Mathieu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathieu.
Mathieu throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Oliva rushes Mathieu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathieu to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathieu.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva misses with some punches. #T3#
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Oliva.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathieu's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliva.
Mathieu can't find room to land a body shot as Oliva controls the action.
Oliva lands with a right to the head.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Mathieu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mathieu throws an elbow but misses.
Oliva scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Oliva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mathieu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Oliva loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mathieu hold on? #CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oliva scores with punches from the back. #CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Oliva is landing with strikes from the back. #CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ernesto Mathieu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu throws a leg kick
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson 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.
Mathieu misses with a body shot
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
A big left from Anderson misses.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathieu.
Mathieu misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mathieu.#T2#
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mathieu misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathieu misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Mathieu is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Mathieu's body. Mathieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathieu checks it well. #T4#
Mathieu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Mathieu misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ernesto Mathieu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Seanoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seanoa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seanoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
Seanoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathieu.
Seanoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Seanoa shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Seanoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Seanoa.
Mathieu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mathieu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Mathieu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Seanoa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mathieu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seanoa.
Seanoa tries to clinch
enabling Mathieu to counter with a crisp jab.
Seanoa misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Seanoa to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mathieu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu retains his super heavyweight title!
Ernesto Mathieu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 148: Mathieu v Hightower
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hightower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mathieu thows a leg kick but Hightower checks it
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Hightower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Hightower has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hightower checks a low kick from Mathieu.
Hightower thinks about the counter body kick.
Mathieu lands with a good body shot.
Mathieu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hightower.
It appears Mathieu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Mathieu throws a combination that misses
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathieu tries to clinch up
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Mathieu.
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Mathieu's head but Mathieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathieu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mathieu throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Hightower thinks about the counter body kick.
Hightower lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Mathieu feints and then cracks Hightower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hightower down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower thuds his right hand into Mathieu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Mathieu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hightower ducks right into an uppercut from Mathieu.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Mathieu throws the kick towards the body but Hightower avoids it.
Mathieu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mathieu punishes Hightower's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Mathieu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mathieu lands a glancing blow to the side of Hightower's head.
Mathieu misses with the body kick
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathieu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Hightower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Mathieu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mathieu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu wants to clinch
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mathieu connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower slips under a jab.#T1#
Mathieu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mathieu throws a right and a left that Hightower avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hightower! But no joy.
No joy there for Hightower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Hightower, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD#
Mathieu cracks Hightower with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mathieu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hightower to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathieu throws a leg kick
and Hightower counters with a series of strikes. Mathieu will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Hightower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hightower throws the left hand but Mathieu avoids the punch easily.
Mathieu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mathieu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mathieu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hightower. #T3#
Mathieu throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu jabs Hightower right on the nose. Hightower blinks but takes it well.
Mathieu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hightower in the body.
Mathieu lands a nice looking body kick.
Hightower is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Mathieu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hightower! But no joy.#T4#
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Mathieu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathieu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Mathieu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hightower sprawling to the canvas! Hightower rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mathieu finish him?! #ROC#Hightower is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Hightower shrugs it off.
Hightower slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mathieu. That's going to slow Hightower down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Hightower misses.
It appears Mathieu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Hightower throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a monster head kick that knocks Hightower out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##KD#
Mathieu drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Mathieu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Mathieu with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Knox throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Mathieu lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Mathieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathieu loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.#T1#
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathieu tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mathieu tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Mathieu connects with the punch.
Mathieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Mathieu counters with a quick kick to the body but Knox blocks it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mathieu misses the body punch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mathieu scores with a shot to the body.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathieu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Knox.
Mathieu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox looks winded!
Knox misses with a hook #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Knox limp body while Mathieu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: WVT 136: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mathieu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ihantala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ihantala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Mathieu clinches up with Ihantala and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Ihantala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mathieu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mathieu on the inside.
Mathieu keeps control of Ihantala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ihantala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Mathieu's shoulder, as Mathieu tries to avoid the shot.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mathieu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Mathieu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIhantala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ihantala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Ihantala
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ihantala is looking to counter punch.
Mathieu throws a shot to the body.
Ihantala misses with a hook to the body
and Ihantala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu misses with a hook.
Ihantala defending well as Mathieu loads up on a big left hand.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathieu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mathieu defending well as Ihantala loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Ihantala keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathieu thuds his shin into the meat of Ihantala's side.
Mathieu lands a jab to the head.
Mathieu avoids a kick to the body.
Ihantala throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathieu cracks a nice hook into Ihantala's ribs.
Mathieu misses with a low kick. #T3#
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathieu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Ihantala misses the target.
Mathieu tried to score with a low kick but Ihantala checks it.
Mathieu throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.
Ihantala scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu connects with a looping right hand.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Mathieu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Mathieu misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
Mathieu lands the left hand.
Ihantala misses with a body kick.
Mathieu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mathieu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ihantala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ihantala moves out of range as Mathieu strikes.
Ihantala throws out a loose jab but Mathieu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathieu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mathieu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ihantala's sensitive parts.
Mathieu slips a jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala backing away here, and Mathieu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mathieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ihantala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu misses with a straight right.
Mathieu looks for the body kick but Ihantala saw that one coming. #T1#
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Ihantala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ihantala to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathieu blocks the body kick.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ihantala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
Mathieu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mathieu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Ihantala throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mathieu. Ihantala shrugs it off though.
Ihantala misses with a kick to the body.
Ihantala backing away here, and Mathieu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ihantala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Mathieu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathieu scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathieu connects with a looping right hand.
Mathieu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mathieu blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathieu! But no joy.
A lazy body kick from Ihantala
and Ihantala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
Sloppy strikes from Mathieu. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Ihantala stumbling back into the cage.
Ihantala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathieu throws a wild body kick that Ihantala sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Ihantala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Ihantala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mathieu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Mathieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Ihantala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathieu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ihantala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ihantala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mathieu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ihantala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ihantala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Mathieu moves into the clinch.
Ihantala 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathieu backwards. #BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
Mathieu misses with a head kick. #T1#
Ihantala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathieu throws out the jab.
Mathieu missing with a left hand there. Ihantala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ihantala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathieu.
Ihantala scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathieu takes one to the side of the head.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ihantala lands a body shot. #T2#
Mathieu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mathieu misses with a low kick.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathieu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mathieu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Ihantala misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihantala throws an off balance right hand
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Ihantala is looking to counter punch.
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
and Mathieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ihantala just misses with a punch to the body.
Ihantala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathieu.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ihantala misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mathieu misses.
Mathieu checks a low kick from Ihantala.#T4#
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
Mathieu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ihantala with a body shot.
Jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from Ihantala finds it's target.
Ihantala scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Mathieu misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tali Ihantala did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
That's time! Ihantala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Mathieu connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Ihantala misses.
Ihantala avoids the head kick by Mathieu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ihantala.
Mathieu with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu throws a shot to the body.
Ihantala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ihantala backing away here, and Mathieu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ihantala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Mathieu tries to land a front kick but Ihantala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathieu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ihantala misses with a body punch
and Mathieu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ihantala throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Mathieu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mathieu scores with a punch to the head.
Ihantala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mathieu. #T2#
Ihantala blocks a low kick nicely.
Mathieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathieu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ihantala lands the left hand.
Mathieu tests Ihantala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathieu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ihantala thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
and Mathieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mathieu lands an overhand right.
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ihantala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ihantala tries to land a body kick
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathieu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ihantala's head.
Mathieu misses with a low kick. #T4#
Ihantala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ihantala misses with a looping right.
Ihantala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Ihantala is wise to it.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ihantala throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathieu cracks Ihantala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ihantala misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
A big left from Mathieu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ihantala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mathieu avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mathieu.
Ihantala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mathieu looks to land a right hand but Ihantala moved out of range.
Ihantala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mathieu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ihantala finds it's way round the side to connect with Mathieu's head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathieu. Ihantala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ihantala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Ihantala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathieu misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ihantala misses the target.
Mathieu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ihantala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Ihantala throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathieu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mathieu scores with a decent looking hook.
Mathieu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Mathieu.
Nice shot lands for Ihantala.#T3#
The fighters circling - Ihantala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ihantala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ihantala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mathieu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mathieu throws a combination that misses
and Ihantala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ihantala misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathieu! But no joy.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Mathieu moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ihantala avoids it.
Ihantala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ihantala for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mathieu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the head but Ihantala blocks with his arms.
Mathieu misses with a knee strike.
Ihantala throws a head punch that misses.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ihantala avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathieu controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ihantala misses with a body punch.
Ihantala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ihantala scores with a hook to the body.
Mathieu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ihantala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernesto Mathieu.
Well Mathieu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 125: Machado v Ihantala 3
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Mathieu misses with a hook.
Tharrier is looking for a counter combo.
Tharrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathieu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mathieu clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Mathieu blocks a body shot from Tharrier.
Mathieu tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathieu.
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tharrier shrugs it off.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathieu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mathieu.
Donk. Mathieu catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tharrier as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Mathieu cracks Tharrier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mathieu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tharrier to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu misses with a body shot.
Mathieu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Tharrier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
And Tharrier counters with a quick kick to the body but Mathieu blocks it.#CL2#
Mathieu moves into the clinch.#T3#
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mathieu.
Tharrier gets through Mathieu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mathieu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Mathieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Thom Tharrier's cut is getting worse.
Mathieu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mathieu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Nice jab there from Mathieu.
Tharrier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathieu's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu with the inside leg kick.
Mathieu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!
Mathieu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathieu throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
Tharrier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Tharrier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a head shot.
Tharrier misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mathieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mathieu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tharrier scores with a head kick. Mathieu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathieu misses with a looping left.#T1#
Mathieu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathieu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mathieu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tharrier misses with a kick to the body.
Mathieu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Mathieu's head but Mathieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Mathieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mathieu ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Tharrier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mathieu as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Thom Tharrier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.
Mathieu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tharrier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Tharrier wants to clinch but Mathieu slips to the side
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Mathieu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tharrier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathieu throws a chopping leg kick but Tharrier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Tharrier throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathieu - that will leave a mark!
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tharrier really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the cage.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathieu lands a really nice looking cross but Tharrier seems unphased.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Mathieu. Mathieu maintains the clinch.
Mathieu scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathieu lands with a right to the head.
Mathieu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathieu lands an elbow inside.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
Mathieu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathieu.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathieu scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Mathieu breaks from the clinch.
Mathieu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu delivers a nice body kick.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##CL2#
Mathieu darts in and clinches Tharrier up against the cage.
Tharrier's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mathieu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathieu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathieu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mathieu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Mathieu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Thom Tharrier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Mathieu back against the cage.
Mathieu blocking some punches.
Mathieu lands a knee to the body.
Mathieu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tharrier.
Mathieu is working Tharrier over against the cage.
Tharrier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Mathieu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mathieu. #ROC2#Tharrier is rocked!
Mathieu digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mathieu.
Mathieu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mathieu.
Mathieu scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Tharrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tharrier's face.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thom Tharrier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Mathieu!
A relieved looking Ernesto Mathieu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 116: Bradley v Burger
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Mathieu slips the punch.
It looked like Mathieu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torvik 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.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik jabs Mathieu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mathieu does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik misses with a hook to the body
and Mathieu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.#CL#
Mathieu clinches with his opponent.
Torvik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathieu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Mathieu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Mathieu controls the action.
Torvik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torvik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathieu to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torvik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torvik throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Mathieu moves out of range as Torvik strikes.
Mathieu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A low kick from Mathieu misses
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.#T2#
Torvik misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Mathieu is looking to counter punch.
Torvik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torvik misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
Mathieu tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Torvik counter with a right hand.
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Torvik.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mathieu looks to land a combination. Torvik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mathieu connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
Mathieu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Torvik throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Mathieu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mathieu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mathieu at a distance.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Torvik.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik digs a good body shot into Mathieu's ribs.
Torvik misses the body punch
and Mathieu counters with a three punch combo that has Torvik backing up. Torvik nods at Mathieu to acknowledge the strikes.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Mathieu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Mathieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torvik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Mathieu!
Our winner, Ernesto Mathieu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 110: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Mathieu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Ihantala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ihantala.
Ihantala takes one to the chin there.
Ihantala lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Mathieu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala misses with a punch on the inside.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ihantala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mathieu with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ihantala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieu keeps control of Ihantala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathieu controls his hands.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ihantala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but Mathieu avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Ihantala managing to block the knees to the body from Mathieu.
A short body shot lands from Ihantala as the two fighters clinch.
Ihantala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ihantala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathieu backwards.
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathieu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathieu tries a knee to the head but Ihantala blocks it.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ihantala swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathieu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathieu tries a body shot but Ihantala blocks it.
Ihantala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathieu scores with a knee to the head.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathieu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
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!
Mathieu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ihantala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ihantala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mathieu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ihantala can turn it around.#BC2#
Ihantala breaks from the clinch.
Mathieu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mathieu tries to clinch but Ihantala moves away
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathieu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ihantala. Ihantala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ihantala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ihantala counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Mathieu avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathieu misses the target.
Ihantala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
and Ihantala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mathieu's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mathieu darts in trying to clinch
and Ihantala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mathieu tries to clinch
and Ihantala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mathieu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ihantala flicks out a counter leg kick but Mathieu steps away.#T4#
Mathieu slips a jab from Ihantala.
Ihantala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mathieu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ihantala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mathieu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ihantala tries a head kick but it misses.
Ihantala throws an off balance right hand
and Mathieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mathieu moves into the 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!
Mathieu tries to land knees in the clinch but Ihantala avoids the damage to the body.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ihantala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathieu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ihantala throws out the jab.
It looked like Mathieu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu throws a leg kick
and Ihantala counters with a two punch combo.
Mathieu looks to clinch
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ihantala.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Mathieu is looking to chop away at Ihantala's legs.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mathieu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ihantala just manages to avoid it.
Ihantala throws a shot to the body.
Mathieu throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Ihantala counters with a head kick that drops Mathieu to the mat! Mathieu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ihantala throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Mathieu blocks the body kick.
Mathieu wants to clinch up but Ihantala keeps it at a distance.
Ihantala steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Ihantala closes the distance and clinches.
Ihantala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ihantala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathieu misses with a knee to the head.
Ihantala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mathieu working aggressively here.
Mathieu blocking some punches.
Ihantala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathieu misses with some punches.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by Mathieu.
Ihantala digs a right hand into Mathieu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mathieu's gas tank. #T3##BC#
Mathieu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ihantala just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathieu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ihantala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathieu misses with a hook
and Ihantala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ihantala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ihantala misses with a kick to the body
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathieu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ihantala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A slow jab from Ihantala misses its intended target.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu misses with a hook
and Ihantala counters with a left to the body.
Ihantala misses the jab.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Mathieu ducks down to avoid it.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ihantala is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tali Ihantala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ihantala throws a hook to the side of Mathieu's head but Mathieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Ihantala misses.
Mathieu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ihantala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses.
Ihantala throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ihantala.
Mathieu swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mathieu. Ihantala shrugs it off though.
Ihantala scores with a decent looking hook.
Ihantala looks to land a body kick but Mathieu moved away.
Ihantala slips a jab and a cross from Mathieu.
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihantala throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ernesto Mathieu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mathieu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ihantala throws a looping overhand right but Mathieu ducks down to avoid it.
Mathieu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ihantala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Mathieu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieu connects with a jab.#T3#
Ihantala motions for Mathieu to come forward. Ihantala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ihantala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mathieu. Mathieu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ihantala tries to clinch but Mathieu moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ihantala throws a low kick, looking for Mathieu's leg but Mathieu calmly moves out of range.
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tali Ihantala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ihantala tries to work over Mathieu's front leg with a kick but Mathieu checks it.
Mathieu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mathieu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ihantala should have avoided that one. #T4#
A head kick by Ihantala misses
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ihantala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Ihantala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ihantala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathieu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ihantala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mathieu misses.
Ihantala works Mathieu's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tali Ihantala.
Well Ihantala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tali Ihantala!
An out of breath Tali Ihantala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 104: Mathieu v Motts
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Mathieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts takes one on the button.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Mathieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathieu is looking to chop away at Motts's legs. #KD#
Mathieu lands a big head kick that sends Motts tumbling to the mat! Mathieu takes a step backwards and waves Motts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Motts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathieu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Motts just manages to avoid it.
Mathieu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Mathieu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks winded!
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Mathieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathieu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Motts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mathieu.
Mathieu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mathieu throws a leg kick but Motts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Motts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathieu lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Mathieu lands a nice looking body shot.
Motts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Motts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Motts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Motts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mathieu is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Motts like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Motts from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Mathieu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mathieu is trying to stand.
Mathieu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nti on the ground.
Nti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathieu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nti is taking a breather. Mathieu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that Nti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Mathieu throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mathieu tries to clinch but Nti is having none of it.
Mathieu swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathieu defends it well.
Mathieu throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mathieu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Mathieu misses #TD2#
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown. Mathieu fights it but they end up in guard.
Nti is stalling in the full guard.
Nti is pushing down on Mathieu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mathieu is fighting to maintain full guard but Nti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mathieu is looking to escape.#T2#
Nti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nti scoring with strikes but Mathieu is staying in there.
Nti looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Nti might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Mathieu blocking the ground and pound.
Nti content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti won't let Mathieu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nti content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Mathieu bucks Nti off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ernesto Mathieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathieu is looking to clinch.
Nti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nti misses with a takedown attempt - Mathieu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mathieu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nti's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mathieu lands a jab.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Mathieu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nti is able to avoid easily.
Mathieu misses with a low kick.
Nti feints the counter takedown.
Mathieu moves in looking to clinch but Nti pushes him off.
Mathieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Mathieu.
A leg kick checked by Nti.
And Nti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathieu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mathieu lands with a nice body kick.
Nti dives in for a single leg takedown but Mathieu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathieu throws out the jab.
Nti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathieu defends it well.#CL#
Mathieu clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathieu obliges.
Mathieu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nti is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mathieu lands a damaging elbow.
Mathieu scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Mathieu.
Mathieu scores with a knee to the head.
Mathieu lands a right hand.
Mathieu lands a good knee to the midsection. Nti won't want to take too many of those.
Nti avoiding damage as Mathieu throws knees to the body.
Mathieu lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathieu.
Mathieu pushes Nti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mathieu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mathieu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Mathieu. #CUT#That has opened up Kwame Nti's cut even more.
Nti takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mathieu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mathieu.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms. #T2#
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nti avoids it.
Mathieu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathieu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathieu scores with a shot to the side of Nti's head.
Mathieu lands with a light punch inside.
Mathieu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mathieu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathieu scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathieu crunches a lovely knee into Nti's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathieu obliges.
Mathieu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nti.
Mathieu lands a good knee to the midsection. Nti won't want to take too many of those.
Mathieu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mathieu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ernesto Mathieu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
Mathieu pushes Nti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mathieu lands a left hand. #T3#
Nti takes an elbow to the temple.
Mathieu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nti.
Nti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mathieu lands a nice knee to the body.
Mathieu tries to land knees in the clinch but Nti avoids the damage to the body.
Mathieu pushes Nti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mathieu lands a shoulder strike.
Mathieu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathieu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathieu lands an elbow that stopped Nti in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Mathieu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathieu lands with a nice combination. Nti backs away looking to recover.#CUT#The cut above Kwame Nti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mathieu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#Kwame Nti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Nti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mathieu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Mathieu.
Mathieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathieu throws a low kick, looking for Nti's leg but Nti calmly moves out of range.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mathieu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nti blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathieu throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Mathieu pushes Nti up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
Mathieu tries to land knees in the clinch but Nti avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mathieu tries to land a front kick but Nti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathieu misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
And Nti tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathieu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mathieu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nti's head.
Mathieu throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mathieu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mathieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti feints the counter takedown.
Mathieu tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown. Mathieu fights it but they end up in guard.
Nti content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu wants to stand and escape but Nti is having none of it. #T1#
Nti controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES#
Mathieu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mathieu tried to score with a low kick but Nti checks it.
Mathieu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
Mathieu throws a leg kick but Nti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mathieu throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Ernesto Mathieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti moves out of range as Mathieu throws a body kick.
Crunch! Mathieu slams his shin into Nti's torso.
Nti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mathieu. Nti shrugs it off though. #T2##CL#
Mathieu moves into range and clinches up with Nti.
Mathieu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathieu.
Nti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mathieu prevents it.
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!
Nti blocking some punches.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Mathieu. #BC#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathieu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti blocks a low kick nicely.
Mathieu misses with a straight right.
Nti with the counter takedown but Mathieu avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathieu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Nti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Nti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mathieu wants to stand but Nti is controlling the position.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mathieu wants to stand up but Nti is controlling him. #ES#
Mathieu wriggles free and stands up.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathieu swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
A low kick from Mathieu is predictable there #TD2#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mathieu!
Nti looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Mathieu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mathieu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Mathieu!
Our winner, Ernesto Mathieu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Mathieu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mathieu misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick from Mathieu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svyatogor wants to clinch up but Mathieu keeps it at a distance.
Mathieu throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor throws a counter combo.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor 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.
A low kick from Mathieu is predictable there
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Mathieu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mathieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svyatogor.
Mathieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor throws out a counter right but Mathieu avoids it with no problem.
Mathieu misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathieu - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieu throws an off balance right hand
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Mathieu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.#T1#
Mathieu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svyatogor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Svyatogor throws a body shot but no joy.
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svyatogor jabs Mathieu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svyatogor moves away.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Mathieu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svyatogor.
Mathieu thuds a left hand into Svyatogor's body.
Mathieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathieu. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big left from Mathieu misses.
Mathieu scores with a jab to the body.
Mathieu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svyatogor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mathieu can pounce on him.
Svyatogor looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Mathieu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu throws a shot from downtown. Svyatogor moves away and avoids it.
Mathieu misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu tries to land a body kick
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Mathieu.
Svyatogor throws the left hand but Mathieu avoids the punch easily.
Mathieu misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathieu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL#
Mathieu drives through and clinches with Svyatogor against the cage.
Mathieu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svyatogor tries to throw a body punch but Mathieu avoids it by throwing Svyatogor back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svyatogor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mathieu's brow.
Svyatogor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Svyatogor manages to break the clinch.
Svyatogor ducks under a wild hook from Mathieu.
Svyatogor tries a quick counter leg kick but Mathieu is wise to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mathieu!
Svyatogor looks winded!
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathieu throws a body kick that misses.
Svyatogor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mathieu throws a combination that misses
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svyatogor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mathieu punishes Svyatogor's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Mathieu scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathieu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Mathieu.
Mathieu looks for the body kick but Svyatogor saw that one coming.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu throws a sloppy body shot
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathieu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Mathieu misses. #CL#
Mathieu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svyatogor managing to block the knees to the body from Mathieu.
Mathieu throws a punch but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
Knees to the body from Mathieu.
Svyatogor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mathieu lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mathieu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathieu batters Svyatogor with a massive right followed by a huge left! Svyatogor is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Mathieu lands a final crushing right hand to drop Svyatogor to the mat with a gruesome thud! Mathieu is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
A relieved looking Ernesto Mathieu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Egomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mathieu throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Egomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Egomi prevents Mathieu from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Egomi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mathieu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Egomi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Egomi stands up and waves to Mathieu to follow him.
A combination from Mathieu does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egomi moves out of range of the body kick from Mathieu.
Mathieu misses with a double jab.
Egomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Egomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egomi feints the counter takedown.
Egomi blocks a jab.
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Egomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathieu.
Egomi slips a jab and a cross from Mathieu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mathieu.
Egomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathieu defends it well.
Mathieu misses with a wild combination.
Egomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Egomi walks into a left hand.
Mathieu misses with a looping left.
Mathieu connects with an inside leg kick.
Mathieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egomi. #T3#
Egomi walks into a stiff left hand from Mathieu.
Mathieu fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mathieu throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Egomi counters with a shoot takedown. Mathieu fights it but they end up in guard.
Egomi is standing up over Mathieu. Mathieu looks to escape but Egomi dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Mathieu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Egomi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Mathieu wants to control but Egomi is having none of it.
Mathieu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Egomi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Egomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egomi feints the counter takedown.
Mathieu throws out a powerful jab.
Egomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mathieu misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egomi slips a jab and a cross from Mathieu.
Mathieu lands the left hand.#T1#
Egomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Egomi takes a step back to recover.
Mathieu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egomi.
Egomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathieu.
Egomi feints the counter takedown.
Mathieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egomi can do to turn this around?#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Mathieu.
Mathieu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Egomi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathieu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mathieu lands with an overhand left.
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Mathieu takes a swing at Egomi's ribcage but misses.
Mathieu looks to land a left hand but Egomi moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Egomi moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Egomi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Egomi blocks the body kick.
Egomi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathieu defends it well.
No joy there for Mathieu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Egomi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mathieu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Egomi counters with a single leg into guard. Mathieu didn't expect that.
Mathieu is looking to stand back up but Egomi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mathieu. #REVR#
Aron Egomi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Egomi stands up out of the half guard.
Mathieu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathieu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Egomi blocks the leg kick.
Ernesto Mathieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mathieu pushes Egomi away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egomi ducks under a wild hook from Mathieu.
Egomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mathieu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mathieu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ernesto Mathieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathieu swings for the body but Egomi moves out of range.
And Egomi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathieu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mathieu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathieu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Egomi is able to avoid easily.
Egomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Egomi checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egomi with the counter takedown but Mathieu avoids it easily.#T1#
Mathieu tries to score with a low kick but Egomi moves his leg out of the way.
Mathieu loads up on a big right hand but Egomi slips the punch.
Egomi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Egomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mathieu misses with a hook #TD2#
and Egomi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Egomi stands and steps away. Mathieu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mathieu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Egomi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Mathieu misses with a looping left.
Egomi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mathieu lands a nice looking body shot.
Egomi moves out of range of the body kick from Mathieu.
Egomi with the counter takedown but Mathieu avoids it easily.
Mathieu is looking to land body kicks.
Egomi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aron Egomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathieu lands with a straight right. Egomi didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Egomi feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Egomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Egomi is rocked!
Mathieu pounces like a tiger and cracks Egomi with a vicious hook! Egomi is down but not out! Mathieu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ernesto Mathieu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ernesto Mathieu made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Mathieu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mathieu has knocked Smithers down with a huge combo! Mathieu steps away and waves a wobbly Smithers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smithers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
Smithers looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers is aggressively charging in as Mathieu backs up avoiding any damage. Mathieu tosses out a jab and Smithers runs right into it face first! Smithers is out cold! Mathieu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Smithers's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu connects with an inside leg kick.
Mathieu tries to bum rush Cruz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathieu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz Jr is able to avoid easily.
Cruz Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Mathieu misses.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch.
Mathieu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz Jr is out of range and Mathieu settles back down.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch up but Mathieu keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathieu scores with a spinning back kick!
Some wild striking there from Mathieu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Cruz Jr does no damage.
Cruz Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathieu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cruz Jr.#T1#
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathieu.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but Mathieu is having none of it.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mathieu is looking to score with low kicks.
Mathieu tries to land a front kick but Cruz Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathieu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathieu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathieu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mathieu misses with the combination.
Cruz Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mathieu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz Jr.
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!#CL#
Mathieu tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Cruz Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathieu missing with a left hand there. Cruz Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mathieu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathieu lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr. #CL#
Cruz Jr has closed the distance and engaged Mathieu in a clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathieu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mathieu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruz Jrs head. #BC#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Cruz Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathieu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Mathieu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathieu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz Jr.
Mathieu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#KD2#
Mathieu drops Cruz Jr with a beautiful combination! Cruz Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mathieu is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Cruz Jr is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mathieu.
Oh Cruz Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathieu punishes Cruz Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz Jr is breathing heavily.
Mathieu delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathieu. That one must have hurt.
Cruz Jr walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mathieu swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernesto Mathieu!
A very excited looking Ernesto Mathieu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Doisneau swings for the body but Mathieu moves out of range.
Mathieu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Doisneau misses.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Doisneau.
Doisneau just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathieu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mathieu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doisneau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu blocks a head kick by Doisneau.
Mathieu tries to work over Doisneau's front leg with a kick but Doisneau checks it.
A big left from Doisneau misses. #T1#
Doisneau throws a body kick that misses.
Mathieu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.#CL2#
Mathieu gets a clinch.
Mathieu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathieu lands an elbow just above Doisneau 's eye.
Doisneau lands an uppercut.
Doisneau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mathieu.
Mathieu tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mathieu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doisneau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathieu.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Doisneau.
Mathieu looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathieu obliges.
Mathieu crunches a lovely knee into Doisneau's ribcage.#T2#
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!
Doisneau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Doisneau tries to work over Mathieu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doisneau blocking some punches.
Doisneau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mathieu throws an elbow that misses.
Mathieu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doisneau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doisneau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doisneau lands with a right to the head.
Doisneau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doisneau working aggressively here.
Doisneau blocks an uppercut.
Mathieu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Doisneau.
Doisneau working hard to break the clinch.
Mathieu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mathieu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doisneau blocks a body shot from Mathieu.
Doisneau lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Doisneau avoiding damage as Mathieu throws knees to the body.
Doisneau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doisneau working aggressively here.
Doisneau struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathieu controls his hands.
Doisneau lands a left hand. #BC2#
Mathieu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Doisneau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mathieu sprawling to the canvas! Mathieu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Doisneau finish him?!
Doisneau fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mathieu square on the jaw! Damn, Mathieu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roch Doisneau!
Roch Doisneau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mathieu throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes throws a push kick but Mathieu slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Barnes throws a head kick but Mathieu moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Barnes.#T1#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Mathieu lands a jab.
Mathieu throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Mathieu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mathieu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mathieu throws a counter combo.
Mathieu dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Mathieu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a body kick. #T2#
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mathieu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mathieu blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Mathieu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Mathieu counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Barnes misses with a body shot. #T3#
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Mathieu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Mathieu moved away.
Mathieu throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Bob Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathieu.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Mathieu feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Barnes throws a low kick but Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnes is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mathieu is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Mathieu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mathieu tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mathieu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathieu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Mathieu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Mathieu checks it.
Mathieu misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathieu thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab from Mathieu.#CUT2#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut.
Barnes is looking to wear down Mathieu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathieu checks it well.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathieu! But no joy.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes misses with the body kick
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right that sends Barnes to the canvas! Mathieu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathieu.
Mathieu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain swings for the body but Mathieu moves out of range.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mathieu throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Mountain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain tries a low kick but Mathieu avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mathieu wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathieu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mountain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Mathieu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mathieu scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
A big right from Mountain misses.
Tauski Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Mathieu counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Mountain badly! He tries to strike back but Mathieu puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Mountain out cold! Oh man, Mountain will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernesto Mathieu!
After the fight, Ernesto Mathieu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Mathieu misses.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Darongo throws a leg kick which misses Mathieu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mathieu tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darongo. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathieu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darongo misses with a straight right.
Darongo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathieu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darongo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darongo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mathieu looks to land a body kick but Darongo moved away.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Darongo has managed to clinch. #T1#
Darongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathieu lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Mathieu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darongo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathieu counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mathieu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Darongo wants to clinch up but Mathieu keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Mathieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darongo! Mathieu lets Darongo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Darongo looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu fakes the body blow, causing Darongo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Darongo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
In his post fight interview, Ernesto Mathieu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Zelensky stumbling back into the cage.
Zelensky misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Zelensky looks winded!
Mathieu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathieu lands with an uppercut that bounces Zelensky off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Fred Zelensky has been cut.
Mathieu thuds a left hand into Zelensky's body.
Mathieu delivers a nice body kick.
Zelensky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Mathieu cracks Zelensky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zelensky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mathieu finish him? #ROC#Zelensky is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathieu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Zelensky! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
A very excited looking Ernesto Mathieu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Kassicus.
Kassicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Kassicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zacharias Kassicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassicus misses with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mathieu misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mathieu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathieu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kassicus counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kassicus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassicus misses with a straight left.
Kassicus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kassicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kassicus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mathieu back to the ropes. Kassicus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Mathieu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kassicus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kassicus throws a counter combo.
Kassicus throws a right hand that misses
and Mathieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zacharias Kassicus has been cut.
Kassicus throws the left hand but Mathieu avoids the punch easily.
Kassicus lands a nice looking body shot.
Mathieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mathieu slips a jab and a cross from Kassicus.
Kassicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassicus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kassicus throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Kassicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Mathieu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kassicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathieu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kassicus misses with a hook. Mathieu ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Mathieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Jab from Kassicus.
Kassicus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kassicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Kassicus misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kassicus there.
Kassicus connects with a right hand. Mathieu shakes it off.
Kassicus lands the left hand.
Kassicus throws a right hand that misses
and Mathieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kassicus swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mathieu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kassicus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mathieu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kassicus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mathieu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathieu throws a hook but Kassicus blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zacharias Kassicus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zacharias Kassicus's cut.
That's time! Mathieu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mathieu closes the distance and catches Kassicus with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kassicus is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kassicus is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kassicus is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Mathieu takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AKF 45 | Durand vs. Diego
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Beecher scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
A big right from Mathieu misses.
Beecher is looking to clinch.
Mathieu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beecher lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathieu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beecher if he has to take too many more of those.
Mathieu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beecher misses with an uppercut.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beecher scores with a head kick.
Mathieu avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathieu avoids the head kick by Beecher.
Beecher cracks Mathieu 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.
A jab lands there for Beecher.
Beecher misses with a jab to the body
and Mathieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mathieu throws a big shot that misses.
Mathieu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathieu.
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathieu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Beecher drives through and clinches with Mathieu against the ropes. #BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
Mathieu lands a front kick.
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathieu throws a counter combo.
Beecher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mathieu.
A bone on bone clash there as Mathieu blocks the leg kick.
Mathieu misses with a hook. Beecher ducked under it nicely.
Beecher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mathieu swats away the attempt to clinch by Beecher.#T2#
Beecher throws a head kick that misses.
Beecher is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beecher looks to land a combination but Mathieu avoids it well.
Mathieu flicks out a counter leg kick but Beecher steps away.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathieu scores with a leg kick.
Beecher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beecher is breathing heavily.#CL#
Beecher rushes Mathieu and presses him up against the ropes.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beecher is looking to clinch but Mathieu is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathieu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathieu connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Mathieu connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Beecher onto his butt! Beecher bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Beecher has been cut.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathieu manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Ernesto Mathieu should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mathieu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mathieu! But no joy.
Beecher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathieu circles away.
Beecher lands the left hand.
Mathieu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathieu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beecher.
It looked like Beecher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mathieu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beecher throws a right hand that Mathieu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathieu also avoids with ease.
Mathieu tries a quick counter leg kick but Beecher is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher moves in looking to clinch but Mathieu pushes him off.
Beecher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beecher.#T1#
Beecher moves in looking to clinch but Mathieu pushes him off.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathieu unleashes a big counter combination but Beecher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beecher misses with a jab to the body
and Mathieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathieu lands a jab to Beecher's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beecher misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mathieu!
Mathieu scoring well with a low kick there.
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathieu moves away.
Mathieu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathieu throws a big shot that misses.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beecher. Mathieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher is looking to wear down Mathieu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Beecher takes a swing at Mathieu's ribcage but misses.
Mathieu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mathieu cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathieu connects with a quick right hand that sends Beecher tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
After the fight, Ernesto Mathieu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Islandish misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Mathieu tenderised Islandish's leg. Islandish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Islandish with a poor takedown
and Mathieu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathieu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mathieu scores with a jab to the body.
Islandish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathieu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Islandish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish throws a head kick that misses
and Mathieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
Islandish throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
Islandish looks winded!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mathieu! Islandish is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2021

#R1#
Mathieu misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Gouveia counters with a takedown into side control.
Mathieu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Gouveia is working to tighten his grip on Mathieu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mathieu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gouveia is really squeezing tight and eventually Mathieu passes out! Gouveia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pascal Gouveia!
Pascal Gouveia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Mathieu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mathieu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Rodney Farva has been cut.
Mathieu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Mathieu as Farva shoots in.
Farva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathieu. That one must have hurt.#KD#
Mathieu lands a big head kick that sends Farva tumbling to the mat! Mathieu takes a step backwards and waves Farva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Mathieu lands a big right hand that sends Farva crashing to the mat! Mathieu stays standing though and waves Farva back to his feet!#ROC#Farva is rocked!
Farva misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mathieu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mathieu.
Farva is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
Farva looks winded!
Mathieu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathieu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Farva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathieu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathieu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farva seems to have recovered his senses.
Mathieu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mathieu pushes Farva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Mathieu. #CUT#That has opened up Rodney Farva's cut even more.
Mathieu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathieu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mathieu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathieu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mathieu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mathieu fakes the leg kick and cracks Farva in the body. #T1#
Farva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mathieu. That one must have hurt.
Mathieu fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Farva square on the jaw! Damn, Farva is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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