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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Ribeiro lands a slapping body shot.
Matwijenko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Ribeiro coming out on top.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Matwijenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribeiro tests Matwijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Matwijenko's guard.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matwijenko keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Matwijenko is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SU#
Ribeiro gets to his feet - Matwijenko follows without any prompting.
Ribeiro cracks Matwijenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ribeiro showed some decent athleticism there. #ROC#
Matwijenko is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ribeiro stands up from half guard.
Matwijenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Ribeiro fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Matwijenko square on the jaw! Damn, Matwijenko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matwijenko but Matwijenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matwijenko tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matwijenko connects with a jab.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Matwijenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva with a poor takedown
enabling Matwijenko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matwijenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Silva is in trouble here! Matwijenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Matwijenko throws a right hand that Naulakko ducks under and follows up with a left that Naulakko also avoids with ease.
Matwijenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naulakko lands with a hook. Matwijenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Naulakko looks to score with a jab to the body but Matwijenko is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naulakko, as that shot connected.
Matwijenko throws a looping overhand right but Naulakko ducks down to avoid it.
Naulakko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naulakko throws a series of punches but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Matwijenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naulakko lands a lovely overhand right.
Naulakko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naulakko throws a combination that misses
and Matwijenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naulakko's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naulakko misses with a hook. Matwijenko ducked under it nicely.
Naulakko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matwijenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Naulakko.
Naulakko throws an overhand right that lands on Matwijenko's shoulder, as Matwijenko tries to avoid the shot.
Naulakko looks to land a left hand but Matwijenko moved out of range nicely.
Naulakko missing with a left hand there. Matwijenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matwijenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Matwijenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naulakko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naulakko lands a nice shot that snaps Matwijenko's head back.
#ROC#
Matwijenko is rocked!
Naulakko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Naulakko jabs at Matwijenko's body.
Matwijenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Naulakko finish him?
Matwijenko looks winded!
Matwijenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matwijenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Matwijenko slips a jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a looping left.
Naulakko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matwijenko moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Naulakko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Matwijenko to the canvas! Matwijenko doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Naulakko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Naulakko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Matwijenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hinted uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matwijenko.
Hinted tries to clinch but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Hinted slips a straight right by Matwijenko.
Hinted tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matwijenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matwijenko misses with a straight right.
Hinted takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hinted bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Matwijenko tries to get set, Hinted tries to push him back and clinch up but Matwijenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Hinted tries to clinch up.
Hinted slips a straight right by Matwijenko.
A jab from Matwijenko finds it's way through Hinted 's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mughal Hinted has been cut.
Hinted on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hinted doesn't manage to clinch there - Matwijenko circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hinted clinches up with Matwijenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Hinted creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matwijenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matwijenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matwijenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hinted wants to stall.
Hinted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Matwijenko manages to break the clinch.
Hinted tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hinted tries to clinch up but Matwijenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Hinted tries to clinch there but Matwijenko circles away.
#CL#
Hinted closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matwijenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hinted keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matwijenko's efforts to push away.
Hinted tries to land a knee to the head but Matwijenko blocks with his arms.
Hinted tries to work over Matwijenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matwijenko lands an elbow inside that Hinted shrugs off.
Matwijenko is trying to break the clinch but Hinted has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Hinted is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Matwijenko.
Hinted presses Matwijenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matwijenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hinted lands a hook that snaps the head of Matwijenko backwards.
Hinted is pushing Matwijenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matwijenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Iwan Matwijenko has been cut.
Matwijenko looks winded!
Matwijenko looking to throw knees to the head but Hinted is blocking nicely.
Hinted blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hinted lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinted looking to throw knees to the head but Matwijenko is blocking nicely.
Matwijenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hinted s head.
Matwijenko has had enough of the clinch but Hinted keeps him there for the moment.
Hinted prevents a body shot from Matwijenko. #T3#
Matwijenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Hinted leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hinted lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hinted manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Matwijenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hinted has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hinted is looking to control Matwijenko's arms but Matwijenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hinted has his back to the cage.
Hinted misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matwijenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Hinted dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Matwijenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hinted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle, before Hinted throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Matwijenko's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hinted lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mughal Hinted !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Balboa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matwijenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matwijenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a straight left.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Matwijenko avoids nicely.
Matwijenko throws a hook to the side of Balboa's head but Balboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.
Matwijenko is breathing heavily.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matwijenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Matwijenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matwijenko.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Matwijenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balboa's knee momentarily.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Matwijenko avoids them all with ease.
Matwijenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balboa throws out the jab.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Matwijenko avoids nicely.
Matwijenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matwijenko.#T1#
Balboa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matwijenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Matwijenko dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Matwijenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balboa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matwijenko. Matwijenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matwijenko.
Balboa tries to bum rush Matwijenko with a series of wild strikes but Matwijenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa throws a right hand that Matwijenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Matwijenko also avoids with ease.
Matwijenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matwijenko.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Matwijenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Matwijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matwijenko back to the cage. Balboa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Matwijenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matwijenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Balboa.
Balboa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matwijenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Balboa misses the jab.#T3#
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Matwijenko dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
A jab lands there for Matwijenko.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Matwijenko misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.
Balboa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matwijenko misses with a straight left.
Balboa throws a shot from downtown. Matwijenko moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matwijenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matwijenko throws a hook to the side of Balboa's head but Balboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa throws a right hand that Matwijenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Matwijenko also avoids with ease.#T4#
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!
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Matwijenko's shoulder, as Matwijenko tries to avoid the shot.
Matwijenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Matwijenko avoids it well.
Matwijenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matwijenko connects with a jab.
Balboa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matwijenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matwijenko misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Matwijenko's shoulder, as Matwijenko tries to avoid the shot.
Matwijenko throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Matwijenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matwijenko missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matwijenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matwijenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matwijenko counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Diego Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa works the jab nicely.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Matwijenko counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa throws a series of punches but Matwijenko moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Matwijenko throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
A right-left combo lands from Balboa.
Matwijenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balboa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Matwijenko avoids it well.
Matwijenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matwijenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matwijenko lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa tries to bum rush Matwijenko with a series of wild strikes but Matwijenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matwijenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matwijenko slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matwijenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Matwijenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matwijenko throws a nice head kick!
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Matwijenko is looking to counter punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Balboa scores with a four punch combination!
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matwijenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balboa tries to bum rush Matwijenko with a series of wild strikes but Matwijenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matwijenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Balboa blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Matwijenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matwijenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa slips under a jab.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Matwijenko avoids it well.
Balboa throws a right hand that Matwijenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Matwijenko also avoids with ease.#T3#
Matwijenko throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Matwijenko dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Matwijenko throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matwijenko.
Matwijenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matwijenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matwijenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Matwijenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matwijenko scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Balboa does no damage. #T4#
Matwijenko dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Matwijenko lands with a cross.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa swings widly with a right hand
and Matwijenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Matwijenko is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matwijenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Matwijenko lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matwijenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matwijenko slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matwijenko lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Matwijenko. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Balboa scores with a one two! Matwijenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Balboa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matwijenko.
Matwijenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matwijenko throws a low kick but Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Matwijenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Balboa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matwijenko.#T1#
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Matwijenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa walks into a stiff left hand from Matwijenko.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Matwijenko avoids nicely.
Balboa drops his hands momentarily and Matwijenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matwijenko slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Matwijenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matwijenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matwijenko duly obliges. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matwijenko dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Matwijenko slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Matwijenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matwijenko dips to his left and cracks Balboa with an uppercut!
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa stalks Matwijenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matwijenko's face. Matwijenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Matwijenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balboa's sensitive parts.
Balboa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Matwijenko had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Matwijenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matwijenko throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Matwijenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balboa throws a series of punches but Matwijenko avoids them all with ease.
Balboa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matwijenko dips to his left and cracks Balboa with an uppercut!
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Matwijenko is looking for a counter combo.
Matwijenko sizes up Balboa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matwijenko looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
A combination from Matwijenko does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matwijenko throws a hook but Balboa avoids it easily.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Matwijenko misses the target.#T4#
Balboa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balboa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Matwijenko avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Matwijenko throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Matwijenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Iwan Matwijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa throws a right and a left that Matwijenko avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa tries to bum rush Matwijenko with a series of wild strikes but Matwijenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Balboa!
After winning the bout, Diego Balboa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Saint-Perrilloux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matwijenko moves away from the strike by Saint-Perrilloux.
Matwijenko throws a hook but Saint-Perrilloux blocks it.
Matwijenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saint-Perrilloux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matwijenko. That's going to slow Saint-Perrilloux down.
Saint-Perrilloux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a leg kick.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint-Perrilloux misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Matwijenko.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has been cut.
Matwijenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matwijenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Saint-Perrilloux is wise to it.
Saint-Perrilloux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matwijenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Perrilloux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matwijenko misses with an uppercut.
Matwijenko scores with a nice right hand.
Saint-Perrilloux scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Saint-Perrilloux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Matwijenko misses.
Saint-Perrilloux looks to land a right hand but Matwijenko moved out of range.
Matwijenko cracks Saint-Perrilloux with a good jab.#KD#
Saint-Perrilloux lands a big head kick that sends Matwijenko tumbling to the mat! Saint-Perrilloux takes a step backwards and waves Matwijenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saint-Perrilloux lands a brutal head kick. Matwijenko looks out on his feet and Saint-Perrilloux throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Matwijenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie 's sensitive parts.
Matwijenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Matwijenko misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matwijenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Matwijenko misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Matwijenko looks to throw a body kick
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Matwijenko slips the punch.
Matwijenko throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Matwijenko scores with a body shot.
Matwijenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matwijenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Matwijenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matwijenko misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Matwijenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matwijenko misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Matwijenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie .
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matwijenko throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Matwijenko moved out of range nicely.
Matwijenko misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie moves forwards but Matwijenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matwijenko tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matwijenko to the ground. Matwijenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matwijenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matwijenko throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie . #T2#
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matwijenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matwijenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie .
Matwijenko trying to land knees to the body.
Matwijenko tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Matwijenko back against the cage.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Matwijenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matwijenko throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Matwijenko misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matwijenko throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Matwijenko misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Matwijenko throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Matwijenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Matwijenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matwijenko misses with a wild combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matwijenko.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Matwijenko. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Matwijenko against the cage.
Matwijenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matwijenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body. #T4##BC2#
Matwijenko breaks from the clinch.
Matwijenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a counter high kick but Matwijenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matwijenko misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gracie looks at the referee who does nothing so Gracie lands a crushing right that sends Matwijenko to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Gracie !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Chino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chino is breathing heavily.
Matwijenko looks to land a combination but Chino avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matwijenko.
Matwijenko throws a looping overhand right but Chino ducks down to avoid it.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matwijenko lunges at Chino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chino's hand. #KD2#
Matwijenko cracks Chino with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matwijenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chino to stand back up!#ROC2#
Chino is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matwijenko, right into the meat.
Oh Chino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chino moves out of range of the strikes.
Chino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matwijenko swings widly with a right hand
and Chino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chino seems to have got his legs back now.
Matwijenko misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Chino.
Matwijenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chino's calf.#T1#
Matwijenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chino checks it well.
Matwijenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chino momentarily.
Matwijenko thuds a left hand into Chino's body.#KD2#
Matwijenko sends Chino crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matwijenko is motioning to the referee to let Chino up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Matwijenko throws a nice looking combination but Chino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matwijenko lands a brutal uppercut that launches Chino off his feet! Chino tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Matwijenko lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Veron lands an overhand right.
Veron misses the shot to the body.
Veron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matwijenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veron.
Matwijenko loads up on a big right hand but Veron slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veron! But no joy.
A jab from Matwijenko misses.
Matwijenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veron.
Matwijenko looks to land a left hand but Veron moved out of range nicely.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matwijenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Veron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut there from Veron.
Matwijenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Matwijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
Matwijenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matwijenko takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Veron flicks out a counter leg kick but Matwijenko steps away.#T1#
Veron scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Veron misses its intended target.
Matwijenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veron tests Matwijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Veron throws the left hand but Matwijenko avoids the punch easily.
Veron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matwijenko throws a big shot that misses.
Veron flicks out a counter leg kick but Matwijenko steps away.
Veron throws a body shot but no joy.
Veron throws a looping overhand right but Matwijenko ducks down to avoid it.
Matwijenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veron misses with a body kick.
Veron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veron sizes up Matwijenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matwijenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veron moves out of range as Matwijenko strikes.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Veron misses with a hook.
Matwijenko lands with a right hand.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matwijenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matwijenko slips a jab from Veron.
Matwijenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Matwijenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Veron.
Matwijenko throws out a powerful jab.
Veron throws the left hand but Matwijenko avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Matwijenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veron tests Matwijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matwijenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
Veron throws a low kick but Matwijenko moves out of range easily.
Matwijenko tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron is looking to slow Matwijenko down with leg kicks.
Veron connects with a body shot.
Matwijenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Veron connects with the punch.
Matwijenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Matwijenko is rocked!
Veron slips a straight right by Matwijenko.
Oh Matwijenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Matwijenko cracks Veron with an open hand slap.
Matwijenko missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron is stalking Matwijenko. Matwijenko circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Veron, and it's lights out! Matwijenko really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron 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:
GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Musashi both land. Nice combination.
Matwijenko 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.
#CL2#
Musashi darts in and clinches Matwijenko up against the cage.
Musashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matwijenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Matwijenko misses. #TD2#
Musashi gets a double leg takedown into Matwijenko's guard.
Musashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Musashi tries for a kimura but Matwijenko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi trying to control the action but Matwijenko is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matwijenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Musashi throwing strikes but Matwijenko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Musashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matwijenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi wants to control but Matwijenko postures up.
Matwijenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matwijenko trying to control the position but Musashi is working away.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Musashi keeps Matwijenko under control for a moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Matwijenko tries to move to mount but Musashi blocks the move with his legs.
Musashi tries to improve position but can't.
Matwijenko trying to control the position but Musashi is working away.
Matwijenko lands a few punches from side control.
Matwijenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working. #T3#
Matwijenko working away.
Musashi tries to improve position but can't.
Matwijenko trying to control the action but Musashi is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Musashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Matwijenko controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Musashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Musashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Musashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Musashi throws a strike but Matwijenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#ES#
Matwijenko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Musashi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Musashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matwijenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matwijenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
Musashi is looking for a takedown.
Musashi has Matwijenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matwijenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iwan Matwijenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.
Musashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matwijenko walks away with a smile on his face. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matwijenko looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matwijenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Musashi lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matwijenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iwan Matwijenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Musashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musashi misses with the combination.
Matwijenko motions for Musashi to come forward. Matwijenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matwijenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Musashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matwijenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Musashi's brow.
Matwijenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
Matwijenko stops a takedown attempt from Musashi.
Iwan Matwijenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.
Musashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matwijenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matwijenko misses with a knee strike.
Matwijenko scores with a shot to the side of Musashi's head.
Matwijenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Matwijenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2#
Musashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Musashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Matwijenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Musashi throws a strike but Matwijenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Musashi throws an elbow that misses. Matwijenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Musashi's guard. Nice move by Matwijenko!#REVR#
Matwijenko 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.
Musashi is trying to control the position but Matwijenko postures up.
Iwan Matwijenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matwijenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Matwijenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Musashi pulls Matwijenko in to control the position.
Matwijenko throwing strikes but missing.
Matwijenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matwijenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matwijenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around?
Musashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matwijenko's guard. #REVB##T3#
Musashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Musashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Musashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matwijenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi pushing down on Matwijenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Musashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matwijenko's head.
Musashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Musashi throws a strike but Matwijenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matwijenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Musashi trying to control but Matwijenko is working from the bottom.
Matwijenko wants to get back to his feet but Musashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Musashi scores with a takedown into Matwijenko's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Matwijenko keeps moving.
Musashi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matwijenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matwijenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi wants to clinch
enabling Matwijenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Musashi looks to move away, Matwijenko throws a big counter combo but Musashi just gets out of the way.
Matwijenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for Matwijenko.#CUT#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Musashi tries to clinch there but Matwijenko circles away.
Matwijenko throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matwijenko is fending him off so far but Musashi persists. Nope, Matwijenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Iwan Matwijenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Musashi.
Musashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matwijenko tries to avoid it but Musashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matwijenko to the ground. Matwijenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Musashi tries to clinch but Matwijenko is having none of it.
Matwijenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Matwijenko misses.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Matwijenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko stuffs the takedown.
Musashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Musashi is defended easily by Matwijenko.
Musashi blocks a jab.
Musashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iwan Matwijenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matwijenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matwijenko throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matwijenko sets himself, and Musashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Matwijenko avoids it this time.
Musashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matwijenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Musashi somewhat.
Matwijenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Musashi if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Matwijenko. No joy for Musashi on that attempt.
Musashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matwijenko counters with a two punch combo.
Matwijenko cracks Musashi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Musashi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matwijenko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Musashi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GFC 34: No Mercy
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Matwijenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ra misses with a right hand
and Matwijenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matwijenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matwijenko.
Ra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matwijenko feints and then cracks Ra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ra down.
Nice uppercut lands for Ra. That snapped Matwijenko's head back.
Matwijenko blocks a jab.
Matwijenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ra throws out the jab.
Ra misses with a wild combination.
And Matwijenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Ra blocks it.
Ra looks to throw the jab but Matwijenko is out of range.
Ra is looking to clinch but Matwijenko is avoiding it.
Ra misses with a straight right.
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!
Matwijenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Ra drives through and clinches with Matwijenko against the cage.
Ra lands an elbow inside that Matwijenko shrugs off.
Ra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matwijenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Matwijenko.
#CUT#
It looks like The Sun God Ra has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matwijenko's brow. #BC#
Matwijenko manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Matwijenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matwijenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Ra rushes Matwijenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Matwijenko manages to break the clinch.
Matwijenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko throws a looping overhand right but Ra ducks down to avoid it.
Matwijenko slips a straight right by Ra.
Matwijenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ra throws a body shot but no joy.
Matwijenko throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Matwijenko drops Ra with a beautiful combination! Ra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matwijenko is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra scores with a hook.
Ra takes a swing at Matwijenko's ribcage but misses.
Ra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matwijenko.
Ra lands with a shot to the body.
Matwijenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matwijenko to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Ra is rocked!#T2#
Matwijenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Ra has closed the distance and engaged Matwijenko in a clinch.
Matwijenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matwijenko missing with knees to the body.
Matwijenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matwijenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Matwijenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Matwijenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Matwijenko. That snapped Ra's head back.
Matwijenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ra tries to clinch up
and Matwijenko counters with a crisp right that sends Ra to the canvas! Matwijenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
After the fight, Iwan Matwijenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated The Sun God Ra had this to say: 'This was my Win and it got stolen from me, Ill be back to take that belt'.
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Event:
GFC 27: Versus
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Matwijenko lands with a hook. Nucleus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Edinger Nucleus has been cut.
Matwijenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucleus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Nucleus looks to move away, Matwijenko throws a big counter combo but Nucleus just gets out of the way.
Nucleus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matwijenko.
Nucleus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nucleus scores with a head kick.
Nucleus is looking to clinch but Matwijenko is avoiding it.
Nucleus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucleus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nucleus throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Matwijenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucleus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucleus slips under a jab from Matwijenko.
Matwijenko checks the leg kick.
Matwijenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matwijenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucleus misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nucleus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matwijenko throws a shot from downtown. Nucleus moves away and avoids it.
Nucleus lands a leg kick that knocks Matwijenko off balance momentarily.
Nucleus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matwijenko moves out of range of the body kick from Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nucleus scores with a nice right hand.
Nucleus is looking to chop away at Matwijenko's legs.
Matwijenko throws an overhand right that lands on Nucleus's shoulder, as Nucleus tries to avoid the shot.
Matwijenko lands with a nice body punch.
Nucleus throws a push kick but Matwijenko slaps the foot to one side.
Matwijenko misses with the combination.
Nucleus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Matwijenko throws a shot from downtown. Nucleus moves away and avoids it.
Nucleus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matwijenko's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucleus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Nucleus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matwijenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Nucleus is trying to pull guard but Matwijenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nucleus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Nucleus pulls guard.
Matwijenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucleus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matwijenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nucleus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matwijenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matwijenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Montreal Elite Gym inform us that Nucleus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Nucleus wants to sweep but no luck.
Matwijenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matwijenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nucleus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matwijenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Nucleus's head.
Matwijenko looks to land a right hand but Nucleus moved out of range.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matwijenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucleus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matwijenko defending well as Nucleus loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Nucleus has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nucleus taking a breather.
Matwijenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nucleus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucleus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matwijenko is trying to break the clinch but Nucleus has him pressed against the cage.
Nucleus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucleus tries a knee to the head but Matwijenko blocks it.
Matwijenko landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Nucleus.
Matwijenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edinger Nucleus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edinger Nucleus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nucleus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matwijenko.
Nucleus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matwijenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nucleus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matwijenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nucleus can pounce on him.
A cross from Matwijenko lands.
Matwijenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucleus.
Matwijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucleus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Matwijenko! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Matwijenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trezeguet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trezeguet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matwijenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matwijenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
and Matwijenko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Trezeguet! He's just covering up as Matwijenko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Matwijenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matwijenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matwijenko scores with a nice right hand.
Trezeguet tries to close the distance and clinch but Matwijenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matwijenko. Trezeguet shrugs it off though.
Matwijenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trezeguet is breathing heavily.
Matwijenko lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Trezeguet head around and knocks him out cold! Matwijenko hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Matwijenko.
Trezeguet misses with a hook
and Matwijenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Trezeguet is in trouble here! Matwijenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ROV 67
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matwijenko. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Matwijenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matwijenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Barca moves into range and clinches up with Matwijenko.#BC2#
Matwijenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barca throws a leg kick but Matwijenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matwijenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matwijenko.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Matwijenko's ribs.
Matwijenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Matwijenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matwijenko misses the shot to the body.
Barca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matwijenko checks it well.
Barca digs a good body shot into Matwijenko's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barca. That's going to slow Matwijenko down. #T1#
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Barca both land. Nice combination.
Barca scores with a shot to the body.
Matwijenko looks winded!
Barca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barca lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Matwijenko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barca dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
A victorious Hannibal Barca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab from Matwijenko.#KD2#
Matwijenko cracks Styles with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Styles looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matwijenko finish him?
#ROC2#
Styles is rocked!
Styles tries to get into range but Matwijenko steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Styles! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Matwijenko scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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