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Event:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and clinches.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Joel Sikoa has been cut.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sikoa goes for a takedown attempt but Matthaus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matthaus misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Sikoa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matthaus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthaus sprawls well. Matthaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sikoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Matthaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Sikoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sikoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthaus is trying to defend but Sikoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthaus controlling the position well. #T1#
Sikoa wants to pass to mount but Matthaus is defending the position.
Matthaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sikoa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthaus desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Sikoa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura but Matthaus is defending well.
#SUB#
Sikoa seems to be working for a kimura but Matthaus defends the submission attempt.
Matthaus manages to get to full guard.
Matthaus controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself.
Matthaus keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #T3#
Sikoa slips nicely into half guard.
Matthaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sikoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthaus is just riding it out for now. Sikoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sikoa is working for a kimura but Matthaus is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sikoa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matthaus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sikoa has Matthaus in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sikoa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matthaus has passed into half guard!
Matthaus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matthaus is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Sikoa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Matthaus instigates a clinch.
Sikoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthaus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sikoa fails to land the takedown.
Matthaus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Matthaus takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sikoa's defenses. #CUT2#Joel Sikoa's cut is getting worse.
Matthaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sikoa's defenses. #CUT2#Joel Sikoa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Matthaus. #CUT2#Jeez, Joel Sikoa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Sikoa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lothar Matthaus! |
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Event:
WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nog throws out a leg kick but Matthaus moves out of range and Nog only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Matthaus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nog controls his hands.
Nog wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthaus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nog.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Nog avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matthaus.
Nog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthaus gets through Nog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthaus looks to land a right hand but Nog moved out of range.
Nog throwing a counter right hand but Matthaus manages to avoid it.
Nog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nog with a body shot.
Nog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthaus.#CL2#
Matthaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nog, pushing him back 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!
Matthaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nog.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthaus misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nog misses with some punches.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Nog.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Nog backwards.
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Nog blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nog wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthaus won't allow it.
Matthaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus lands a nice uppercut.
Matthaus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Matthaus. #CUT2#It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
A short right from Matthaus.
Nog misses with some punches.
Matthaus prevents Nog from breaking the clinch.
Matthaus scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nog.
Matthaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
#BC#
Nog manages to break the clinch.
Matthaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Matthaus misses its intended target.
Matthaus lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Matthaus pushes Nog up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus has Nog pressed against the cage, preventing Nog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Nog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthaus lands a head shot.
Matthaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nog manages to avoid it.
Matthaus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
Matthaus scores with a punch to the head.
Matthaus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Nog is rocked!
Matthaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Matthaus.
Nog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Matthaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Matthaus rushes Nog and presses him up against the cage.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nog controls his hands.
#BC#
Nog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Matthaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nog at a distance.
Matthaus wants to clinch.
Matthaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Matthaus misses its intended target. #CL2#
Matthaus clinches up against the cage.
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nog blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
Nog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogs head.
Matthaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthaus lands a damaging elbow.
Nog avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthaus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nog takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
Nog working hard to break the clinch.
Nog blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lieutenant Nog's cut.
That's time! Nog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Matthaus. Those never looked like landing.
Nog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.#CL2#
Matthaus has closed the distance and engaged Nog in a clinch.
#BC#
Nog breaks from the clinch.
Nog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthaus misses with a right hand
and Nog counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthaus. That snapped Nog's head back.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch but Nog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Nog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matthaus sprawling to the canvas! Matthaus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nog finish him?!
#ROC#Matthaus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Nog doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Matthaus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Matthaus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lieutenant Nog!
Our winner, Lieutenant Nog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Enwah misses with a head kick.
Enwah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthaus lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
Matthaus cracks Enwah with a good jab.#CL2#
Enwah tries to keep at a distance but Matthaus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Enwah avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enwah is trying to break the clinch but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
Matthaus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Enwah manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Enwah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthaus's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Enwah controls the pace.
Matthaus working a defensive guard here.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthaus's guard.#T1#
Matthaus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Enwah trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enwah is stalling in the full guard.
Matthaus is trying to control the position but Enwah postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Enwah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matthaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the head.
Matthaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enwah takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Enwah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthaus sprawls well initially but Enwah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Enwah throwing shots but Matthaus is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Matthaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Enwah.
Matthaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Enwah. #T3#
Matthaus is positioning himself well to prevent Enwah advancing to mount. #SUB#
Enwah is trying to work for a kimura but Matthaus is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Matthaus trying to control here.
Enwah throws a strike but Matthaus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthaus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enwah backwards.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Enwah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enwah tries for a takedown but Matthaus manages to get underhooks.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matthaus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Enwah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthaus's waist but Matthaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enwah off to one side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Enwah has clasped his hands together around Matthaus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matthaus looking for a sweep but Enwah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matthaus gets back to half guard.
Enwah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Enwah seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthaus keeps working.
Enwah trying to control the pace. #T1#
Matthaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Enwah wants to stand but Matthaus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Enwah stopping the sweep attempt from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enwah seems keen to control Matthaus's posture.
Matthaus trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom.
Enwah wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Matthaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthaus trying to control but Enwah is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthaus cracks Enwah with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Enwah clinches up with Matthaus and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthaus lands an elbow just above Enwah 's eye.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enwah's elbow.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Enwah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Enwah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enwah working hard to break the clinch.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Matthaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Enwah tries to pull guard but Matthaus won't allow it.
Enwah is trying to pull guard but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisp Enwah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enwah throws an elbow that misses.
Matthaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthaus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Enwah.
Matthaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enwah tries a body shot but Matthaus blocks it.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enwah.
Enwah tries for a takedown but Matthaus manages to get underhooks.
Enwah takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Krisp Enwah has been cut.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Enwah controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krisp Enwah'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Enwah gets tackled into the cage by Matthaus. Matthaus maintains the clinch.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.
Enwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus digs a right hand into Enwah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enwah's gas tank.
Matthaus lands a body shot.
Matthaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enwah backwards.
Matthaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enwah's elbow.
Matthaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enwah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthaus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside.
Enwah takes an elbow to the temple.
Enwah is trying to stall.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside that Enwah shrugs off. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside.
Matthaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enwah backwards.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus pushes Enwah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matthaus pushes Enwah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Enwah is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthaus.
Oh Enwah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthaus throws a big uppercut that drops Enwah! More strikes from Matthaus and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Enwah lies dazed against the cage as Matthaus celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lothar Matthaus! |
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Event:
WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Matthaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Marks should have avoided that one.
Marks scores with a push kick.
Marks throws a push kick but Matthaus slaps the foot to one side.
Marks thows a body kick. Matthaus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Matthaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthaus.
A good leg kick by Marks.
Matthaus misses with a looping right.
Marks throws a push kick but Matthaus slaps the foot to one side.
Marks lands a right hook to the body.
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Matthaus moves his leg out of the way.
Marks sets himself, and Matthaus steps forward looking for the clinch! Marks avoids it this time.
Matthaus fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with a wild body shot.
Matthaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthaus's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym πΊπ² was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matthaus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL2#
Matthaus pushes Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus pushes Marks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Matthaus lands a right hand.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
Marks misses with some punches.
Marks blocking some punches.
#BC#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Matthaus. Those never looked like landing.
Matthaus misses with a wild combination.
Marks looks to land a body kick but Matthaus moved away.
Marks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthaus.
Marks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks stuns Matthaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Marks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Matthaus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks throws a head kick that Matthaus semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Marks. #CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and clinches.
Marks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthaus's brow.
Matthaus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matthaus avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus digs a right hand underneath Marks's ribcage. Marks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Marks.
#T3#
Matthaus avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Marks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.
Marks blocking some punches.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthaus won't allow it.
#BC#
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthaus throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthaus lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthaus connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Matthaus clinches with his opponent.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthaus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthaus lands a shot to the body.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus effectively controlling the action here.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthaus is defending well for now.
Marks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Marks tries to circle away but Matthaus has him pinned against the cage.
Matthaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Matthaus lands with a light punch inside.
Marks is trying to stall.
Marks misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
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#
Matthaus throws a series of punches but Marks moves out of range.
Marks tries to work over Matthaus's front leg with a kick but Matthaus checks it.
Matthaus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marks - that will leave a mark!
Marks jabs at Matthaus's body.
Lothar Matthaus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthaus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthaus throws a lazy right hand but Marks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marks takes one to the chin there.
Matthaus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matthaus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthaus pushes Marks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Matthaus slowing the pace effectively.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus stalls.
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Marks.
Matthaus digs a right hand underneath Marks's ribcage. Marks let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthaus.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthaus.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Matthaus keeps him there for the moment.
Marks tries to stall but Matthaus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marks missing with knees to the body.
Matthaus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Matthaus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marks is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Marks into the cage.#T3#
Matthaus lands an uppercut.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marks blocking some punches.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Marks.
Marks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marks blocking some punches.
Matthaus tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Marks.
Marks blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthaus stalling.
Matthaus avoiding damage as Marks throws knees to the body.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Matthaus.
Matthaus blocks the elbow strike.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
#BC#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Marks slips a jab and a cross from Matthaus.
Marks lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthaus is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
A big right from Matthaus misses.
A low kick lands for Marks.
Matthaus tries to move into range but Marks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthaus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marks slips a jab from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marks.
Matthaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matthaus blocks a head kick by Marks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Matthaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marks keeps Matthaus at a distance using the push kick.
Matthaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marks delivers a nice body kick.
Marks slips under a jab from Matthaus.
Marks thuds his shin into the meat of Matthaus's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks slips under a jab.
Matthaus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marks.
Donk. Marks catches Matthaus right on the button with a cross.
Matthaus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matthaus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matthaus catches Marks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matthaus avoids the body shot from Marks.
#T1#
Marks scores with a head kick. Matthaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matthaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matthaus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marks.
Matthaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marks.
A solid body kick from Marks.
Matthaus tries to clinch up.
Marks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthaus.
Matthaus misses with an uppercut.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Matthaus takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Marks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthaus moves forwards but Marks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthaus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marks circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthaus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matthaus misses with a hook.
Jeremy Marks is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthaus's sensitive parts.
Marks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Marks lands but Matthaus takes it in his stride.
Matthaus tries to clinch up.
Matthaus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Marks tenderised Matthaus's leg. Matthaus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthaus is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Marks slams his shin into Matthaus's torso.
Good leg kick by Marks.
Matthaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Matthaus drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Marks misses with a body punch.
Marks is trying to push Matthaus away but Matthaus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
A short right from Matthaus.
Marks blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Marks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
Marks misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Matthaus.
#BC#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothar Matthaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthaus is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Matthaus misses.
Matthaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks throws the kick towards the body but Matthaus avoids it.#CL2#
Matthaus moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks trying to land knees to the body.
Marks blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marks trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Marks.
I think Matthaus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lothar Matthaus! |
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Event:
ICE 11:
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Matthaus takes the fight into the clinch.
Wittaker blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Matthaus.
Wittaker lands an elbow just above Matthaus 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittaker misses with a body punch.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wittaker lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wittaker.
Wittaker pushes Matthaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wittaker blocking some punches.
Wittaker lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthaus misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Wittaker misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Wittaker.
Matthaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Matthaus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Wittaker.
Wittaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wittaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wittaker stalling against the cage.
Wittaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wittaker tries to throw a body punch but Matthaus avoids it by throwing Wittaker back against the cage.
A short right from Wittaker on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Wittaker told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wittaker lands a right hand.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wittaker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wittaker. #T2#
Wittaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Wittaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus trying to stall but Wittaker improves his position.
A short right from Wittaker on the inside.
Wittaker lands a body punch.
Matthaus misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wittaker digs a right hand underneath Matthaus's ribcage. Matthaus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matthaus is breathing heavily.
Wittaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wittaker lands an elbow inside that Matthaus shrugs off.
Wittaker tries to throw a body punch but Matthaus avoids it by throwing Wittaker back against the cage.
Wittaker working aggressively here.
Wittaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wittaker.
Wittaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthaus blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses.
Wittaker misses with a punch to the body.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Wittaker.
Wittaker throws an elbow that misses.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Wittaker.
Matthaus avoids the elbow strike from Wittaker, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wittaker prevents a body shot from Matthaus.
Wittaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head. #CUT2#Lothar Matthaus's cut is getting worse.
Wittaker scores with a hook to the body.
Wittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Matthaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wittaker is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Wittaker into the cage.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wittaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthaus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wittaker tries to throw a body punch but Matthaus avoids it by throwing Wittaker back against the cage.
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wittaker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthaus up against the cage.
A short right from Wittaker.
Matthaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittaker lands a right hand.
Wittaker blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus lands a nice uppercut.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Wittaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lothar Matthaus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wittaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Matthaus.
Wittaker moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Wittaker drives through and clinches with Matthaus against the cage.
Wittaker is pushing Matthaus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wittaker lands a body shot.
Wittaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus stalling against the cage.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wittaker just leaning against Matthaus, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wittaker lands a shot to the body.
Wittaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthaus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wittaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wittaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matthaus takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
Wittaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wittaker digs a right hand underneath Matthaus's ribcage. Matthaus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wittaker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wittaker lands a left hand.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Wittaker controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wittaker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Wittaker.
Wittaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Wittaker lands a vicious elbow to the side of Matthaus's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Wittaker tries to finish him with strikes but Matthaus still seems able to defend himself so Wittaker steps back and lets Matthaus get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#Matthaus is rocked!#CUT2#Lothar Matthaus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lothar Matthaus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Myles Wittaker! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Matthaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Loki counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Matthaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matthaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lothar Matthaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthaus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthaus. Loki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthaus.
Matthaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loki manages to avoid it.
Loki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Loki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthaus.
Matthaus wants to clinch
and Loki counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
Loki taking a breather.
Matthaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loki backwards. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthaus or not.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loki lands a body punch.
Loki lands a nice uppercut.
Loki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Loki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Loki.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Loki.
Loki scores with a shot to the side of Matthaus's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Loki has Matthaus pushed against the cage.
Matthaus scores with a shot to the side of Loki's head.
Loki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthaus or not.
Matthaus trying to control the position but instead, Loki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthaus into the cage.
Loki lands a left hand.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses.
Matthaus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Loki lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Matthaus.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Loki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Loki.
Loki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Matthaus.
Loki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Loki as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loki.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthaus digs a right hand into Loki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loki's gas tank.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Loki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Matthaus.
Loki prevents a body shot from Matthaus.
Loki has Matthaus pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Loki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loki blocks an uppercut.
Loki is stalling here.
Matthaus lands a body shot.
Loki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Loki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Loki scores with a shot to the side of Matthaus's head.
Matthaus blocks an uppercut.
Loki scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loki prevents a body shot from Matthaus.
Loki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Matthaus is rocked!
Loki blocks an uppercut.
Oh Matthaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loki stalling.
Matthaus seems to have got his legs back now.
Loki is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Loki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lothar Matthaus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matthaus swings widly with a right hand
and Loki counters with a thumping low kick.
Loki steps in with a hook that catches Matthaus right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Loki follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Matthaus looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Loki!
Albert Loki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lyashenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lyashenko tries to throw a body punch but Matthaus avoids it by throwing Lyashenko back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matthaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lyashenko blocks a body shot from Matthaus.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko has Matthaus pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyashenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
Matthaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus. #T1#
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Matthaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lyashenko is trying to stall.
Matthaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthaus up against the cage.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus lands with a light punch inside.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthaus controls his hands.
A short right from Matthaus on the inside.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Lyashenko is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyashenko. #T2#
Matthaus scores with a shot to the side of Lyashenko's head.
Matthaus tries to work over Lyashenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyashenko backwards.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyashenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Lyashenko into the cage.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Lyashenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matthaus - that landed with a thud.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus tries a body shot but Lyashenko blocks it.
Matthaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyashenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike.
Lyashenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lyashenko.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Lyashenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthaus.
Matthaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthaus is trying to stall.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko. #T4#
Lyashenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyashenko looking to stall.
Lyashenko cracks Matthaus with a nice body shot.
Matthaus pushes Lyashenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Matthaus misses with some punches.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko slows down the pace here.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matthaus.
Matthaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lyashenko.
Matthaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matthaus connects with a crisp jab.
Lyashenko misses with a straight right.
Matthaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Matthaus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Lyashenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyashenko stalls.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lyashenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns Lyashenko into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyashenko can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Lyashenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lyashenko working aggressively here.
Lyashenko scores with a shot to the side of Matthaus's head.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Lyashenko'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.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch but Matthaus improves position.
Matthaus being controlled against the cage.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthaus.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Matthaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthaus lands a left hand.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Lothar Matthaus has been cut.
Matthaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Matthaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Matthaus lands with a left to the head.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko leaning against his opponent.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Lyashenko lands a left hand.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyashenko controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Lyashenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthaus prevents a body shot from Lyashenko.
A bit of stalling here from Matthaus.
Matthaus throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lyashenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lyashenko on the inside.
Lyashenko has Matthaus pushed against the cage.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko lands a nice uppercut.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko cracks Matthaus with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matthaus fails to land. #T4#
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyashenko lands a body punch.
Lyashenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyashenko just leaning against Matthaus, taking a breather.
Matthaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lyashenko.
Matthaus taking a breather.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Lyashenko stalling in the clinch.
Lyashenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyashenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lyashenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthaus takes a shot to the head.
Matthaus working aggressively here.
Lyashenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lothar Matthaus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lothar Matthaus'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lyashenko is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyashenko misses the target.
Lyashenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyashenko misses with a looping right.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the body.
Matthaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyashenko. Matthaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyashenko wants to clinch.
Matthaus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Matthaus pushes Lyashenko up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Matthaus.
Matthaus is looking to control Lyashenko's arms but Lyashenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matthaus has his back to the cage.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Lyashenko stalls.
Matthaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyashenko controls his hands.
#T1#
Lyashenko looking to stall.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
Matthaus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyashenko blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Matthaus.
Matthaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lyashenko wants to stall.
Matthaus trying to stall but Lyashenko improves his position.
Lyashenko taking a breather.
Lyashenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus misses with the head strike.
Matthaus tries a body shot but Lyashenko blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyashenko.
Matthaus tries to throw a body punch but Lyashenko avoids it by throwing Matthaus back against the cage.
Matthaus lands a body punch.
Matthaus misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Matthaus blocks a body shot from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyashenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyashenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyashenko trying to stall but Matthaus improves his position.
Matthaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthaus blocking some punches.
Matthaus can't find room to land a body shot as Lyashenko controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyashenko is leaning against Matthaus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyashenko stalling.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lyashenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthaus controls his hands.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthaus.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthaus.
Lyashenko is looking to control Matthaus's arms but Matthaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lyashenko has his back to the cage.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyashenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lyashenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko'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.
Kyrylo Lyashenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lyashenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyashenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lyashenko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyashenko misses with a body punch.
Lyashenko pushes Matthaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Lyashenko.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head.
Matthaus presses Lyashenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyashenko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyashenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyashenko is pushing Matthaus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lothar Matthaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyashenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matthaus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
A shot in the inside from Lyashenko.
A short left from Lyashenko. #ROC2#Matthaus is rocked!
Matthaus stalling in the clinch but Lyashenko improves position.
Oh Matthaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Matthaus.
Lyashenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthaus backwards.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut.
Lyashenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthauss head.
Lyashenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyashenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Matthaus to his knees! Lyashenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrylo Lyashenko!
Kyrylo Lyashenko gave a mention to IC&E Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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