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Event:
GC 425: Garrett VS Sailcirc
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Matens throws a big shot that misses.
Matens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bozic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bozic tenderised Matens's leg. Matens is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Matens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matens takes one to the chin there.
Bozic scores with a head kick. Matens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bozic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bozic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bozic delivers a nice body kick.
Matens with a poor takedown
and Bozic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Matens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bozic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matens is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bozic.
Bozic fakes the leg kick and cracks Matens in the body.
Bozic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matens's hands.#ROC2#Matens is rocked!
Matens get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Matens stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bozic runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Predrag Bozic!
After winning the bout, Predrag Bozic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Matens tries to clinch up.
Cutting on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Cutting changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matens is looking to get back to his feet here but Cutting is keeping cool and he's managed to take Matens's back.
Matens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matens's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cutting.
Matens tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #ES#
Matens somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutting on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##TD2#
Cutting closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matens did well to prevent Cutting getting side control.
Matens pushes Cutting off looking to stand but Cutting dives back in and keeps control.
Cutting is trying to control. Matens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cutting working over Matens with some ground and pound. Matens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Matens actively working from the bottom here.
Matens has hold of Cutting's hands but Cutting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Matens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cutting content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Matens is not content to let Cutting control the position.
Cutting drops an elbow to the side of Matens's head.
Matens wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cutting working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cutting slips a nice elbow through Matens's hands, connecting with Matens's forehead.#T3#
Cutting working Matens over with strikes.
Cutting scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Matens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cutting pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matens is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cutting connects with a nice short shot to Matens's temple.
Cutting looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cutting winds up and cracks Matens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cutting drops an elbow to the side of Matens's head. #ROC2#Matens is rocked!
Matens has hold of Cutting's hands but Cutting slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Matens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cutting lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Matens quite badly. Matens pulls Cutting in close trying to recover. Cutting postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Matens on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Matens doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corner Cutting!
Corner Cutting 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joesph Matens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lester slaps away a takedown attempt from Matens, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Lester clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Lester turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matens (0) vs (4) Lester
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.
Matens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matens is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matens is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Matens is working hard here to advance position.
Matens is breathing heavily.
Lester staying calm.
Lester's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Lester.#T2#
Matens is looking for a sweep.
Matens struggling a bit here.
Matens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Lester politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lester prefers to stall for the moment though.
Matens is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Matens struggling a bit here.
Matens is trying to improve his position.
Lester is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Let's hope that Lester 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.
Matens is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
Lester taking a breather here.
Matens is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Lester controlling the position. #T5#
Matens wants to control but Lester postures up.
Lester controlling from side mount.
Matens is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Lester taking a breather here.
Lester with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Matens is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
Matens struggling a bit here.
Lester in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lester.
Matens is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Matens is looking for a sweep.
Lester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Lester working away.
Matens is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Matens is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Lester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lester.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matens is looking for a sweep.
Lester in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Matens is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
Lester staying calm.#T11#
Matens is looking to reverse the position.
Matens is being controlled here.
Lester is continuing to stall.#T12#
Matens is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Lester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Matens tries to buck Lester off but Lester is having none of it.#T13#
Matens is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matens is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Matens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lester just content to control the position. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester wins on points by 4 to 0.
Moe Lester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Herrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matens!
Matens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Herrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herrera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matens back to the cage. Herrera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Matens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Herrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matens sprawls well initially but Herrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Herrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Matens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matens's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Herrera prevents Matens from improving his position.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Matens is defending well. #SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a kimura here.
Herrera looks winded!
Matens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matens has momentary wrist control but Herrera slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Matens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.#T3#
Herrera advances to half guard. #SUB#
Matens actively working from the bottom here.
Matens wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matens is not content to let Herrera control the position.
Matens wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Herrera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matens to stand up.
Matens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herrera sprawls well. Herrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matens gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herrera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Matens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Matens is looking for a triangle here but Herrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Herrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herrera taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Matens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herrera defends well.
Herrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matens is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Matens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matens working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera won't allow Matens to get back to his feet. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Matens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matens looking to control.
Herrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Herrera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU2#
Herrera decides to stand back up.
Matens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matens darts in looking for a takedown but Herrera gets double underhooks and turns Matens into the cage. #T3##BC2#
Herrera manages to break the clinch.
Herrera lands a head kick. Matens smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Herrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matens was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Matens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.#SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Matens follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Herrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matens on his heels. He'll look to pass Matens's guard now, I'm sure.
Herrera controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Matens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Herrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Herrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herrera is in Matens's guard.#SUB#
Matens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matens is looking for a triangle but Herrera pushes his legs off easily.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Matens keeps moving. #SUB#
Matens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Herrera wants to control from the top but Matens keeps moving.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Matens blocks nicely.
Herrera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but Matens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Matens pushes his legs off easily.
Matens controlling from the top position.
Matens forces his way into half guard.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matens is working away from the top position though.
Matens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Matens is trying to control. Herrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Matens is looking for a kimura but Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matens to get the leverage.
Joesph Matens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Matens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Herrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matens has Herrera in his guard.#REVB#
Herrera content to stall in guard here.
Herrera stopping the sweep attempt from Matens.#T4#
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul Herrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matens has an active guard here but Herrera has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Herrera.
Well Herrera 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Matens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matens to the mat! Matens manages to get full guard.
Matens pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonnen back to the cage. Matens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Sonnen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matens goes for a double leg but Sonnen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sonnen continues to drive forward.#TD#
Matens successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Matens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is in close to Matens's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Sonnen is sitting in close to Matens's body. Matens has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sonnen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sonnen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joesph Matens! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Matens feints and as Baxter raises his hands in defense, Matens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matens advances position into side control!#SU2#
Matens decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Matens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Baxter gets caught napping as Matens dives in and scores a takedown. Baxter manages to retain guard.
Baxter is looking to stand back up but Matens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baxter. #REVR##SUB2#
Matens is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Baxter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joesph Matens! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Matens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matens misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Matens has knocked Baker down with a huge combo! Matens steps away and waves a wobbly Baker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Adam Baker has been cut.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Matens ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joesph Matens.
Matens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker throws the kick towards the body but Matens avoids it.
Matens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baker with a body shot.#T1#
Matens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matens dives in for a single leg takedown but Baker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baker feinted with a counter takedown.
Matens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Baker drops back looking for a leg! Matens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matens manages to kick Baker off! Baker jumps back into Matens's guard.
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Matens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baker has passed into half guard!
Matens looks winded!#T2##SUB#
Baker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker controlling the action here.#SUB#
Baker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Matens is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Baker! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1056 Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Matens throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matens is looking for a takedown.
Matens is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matens down to the mat. Matens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Johnson has Matens up against the cage in a clinch.
Matens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Matens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matens has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson pulls Matens in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Matens wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Matens controlling him for the moment.
Matens is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Matens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matens is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Johnson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Matens is in no mood to give up.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matens is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Matens manages to avoid easily.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matens because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Matens tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SUB2#
Johnson has control of Matens's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matens regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draylen Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Matens has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matens defends it nicely.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Matens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joesph Matens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matens is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Matens circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Johnson has Matens up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Matens tries to tie him up. #T1#
Matens wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Matens is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matens down to the mat. Matens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joesph Matens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draylen Johnson.
Matens misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson dives in and grabs Matens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matens pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Matens looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson fails with the takedown.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Matens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matens as he jumps to the side.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matens sprawls well. Matens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Matens wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Matens gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matens as he avoids it easily.
Matens swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Matens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Johnson has Matens up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Matens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Matens off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Matens to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draylen Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Matens, which made it look bad.
Joesph Matens is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Matens stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Joesph Matens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draylen Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Matens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson shoots in but Matens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Matens drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Matens from controlling successfully.
Draylen Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matens is controlling him.
Matens with a nice head shot there.
Matens preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Matens from controlling successfully.
Matens wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matens trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Matens's guard.
Matens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Matens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson won't allow Matens to sweep him here.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Let's hope that Johnson 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.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Matens, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Matens against the cage but Matens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Matens wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Matens to the mat.
Johnson has his hands on Matens's head, controlling the position.
Matens wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draylen Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Draylen Johnson!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Draylen Johnson!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Draylen Johnson!
Draylen Johnson wins by unanimous decision! |
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