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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 4
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Auston Matthews has been cut.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Johnson. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is leaning against Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews is breathing heavily.#T1#
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Matthews is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Matthews into the cage.
Matthews stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Matthews is rocked!
Matthews blocking some punches.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Matthews! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Matthews drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Johnson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 3
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice body shot.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamburger Jones.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Matthews rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Matthews counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that. #T1#
Matthews trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Jones looks winded!
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matthews content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Matthews stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #T3#
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matthews sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Matthews scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matthews controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Auston Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Matthews.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#CL#
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Matthews has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Matthews manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
Jones trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
Auston Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Matthews not doing much here.
Jones gets full guard.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hamburger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a looping right hand.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthews lands a body shot.
#CL#
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
Matthews lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
#T4#
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
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!#TD#
Matthews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matthews has good solid back control here.
Jones is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Auston Matthews dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Jones shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones fails with the takedown
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Matthews tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamburger Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Matthews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones parries the strikes from Matthews easily there. Matthews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Matthews throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hamburger Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews staying calm.
Auston Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews working the body and head with strikes.
Matthews controlling the position from side mount.
Matthews seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthews trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Matthews remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
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.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.#CL#
Matthews rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Matthews has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matthews pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Matthews dives into Jones's guard.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Auston Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Auston Matthews wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 2
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Matthews scores with the left hand. Kramer knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kramer has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Kramer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kramer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Kramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.#TD2#
Kramer drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Kramer pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.
Kramer trying to strike off his back.
Kramer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Kramer seems keen to control Matthews's posture.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matthews tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kramer misses with a combination
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick.#TD#
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Kramer dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Kramer is doing well to control the position and prevent Matthews from advancing to side control.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Auston Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Kramer.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Matthews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Gwynn Kramer has been cut.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kramer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews is stalling here.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kramer controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Kramer gets control of Matthews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kramer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it. #SUB2#
Kramer has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kramer gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Kramer passes into half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Kramer trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2#
Kramer stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kramer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kramer manages to circle out of the way.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Auston Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gwynn Kramer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Matthews.
Kramer dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Kramer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Matthews looking to control.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kramer trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer controlling from the top position.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kramer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Auston Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwynn Kramer.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Kramer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kramer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
#T3##BC#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews lands a head shot.
Kramer looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Matthews tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Kramer persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Auston Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kramer is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Kramer wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Auston Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Auston Matthews wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1188 Round 1
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Mohabal ducks down to avoid it.
Mohabal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mohabal dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Mohabal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matthews with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mohabal to the ground. Matthews is now in Mohabal's guard.
Mohabal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Matthews dives into side control.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Matthews taking a breather here.
Mohabal wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is dominant here and he's now got Mohabal's back!
Matthews has Mohabal flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mohabal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matthews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
I really don't envy Mohabal right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matthews.
I really don't envy Mohabal right now.
Matthews not allowing Mohabal to control his hands.
Matthews keeps control of the position as Mohabal tries to break free.
Matthews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mohabal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Matthews is punishing Mohabal with some ground and pound.
Matthews avoiding Mohabal 's attempts to control his hands.
Matthews just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matthews is hanging on to Mohabal's back as he tries to escape.
Mohabal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matthews.
Mohabal is really stuck here.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Matthews working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mohabal is doing well to defend. Matthews seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mohabal is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Auston Matthews! |
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