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Event:
MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Leopoldo as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mattews.#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
Mattews scores with a hook to the body. Leopoldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leopoldo jabs Mattews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mattews slips under a jab from Leopoldo.
Mattews throwing a counter right hand but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Mattews tests Leopoldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Mattews moves out of range.
Mattews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Baxendines in the buildup to the fight.
Leopoldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mattews under the eye.
Leopoldo misses with a straight right.
Leopoldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mattews moves away.
Mattews tries to clinch up but Leopoldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Leopoldo lands a big right hook! Mattews looks hurt but is still standing! Leopoldo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Mattews falls down and Leopoldo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Mattews's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Leopoldo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mattews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eikmeyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mattews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mattews working the ground and pound from side control.
Mattews sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eikmeyer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Mattews.
Mattews postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eikmeyer is looking to regain half guard here but Mattews keeps moving and retains side control.
Mattews has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eikmeyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mattews off and has taken his back!
Mattews tries to break free.
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!
Eikmeyer lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mattews's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Mattews can't escape the position.
Eikmeyer missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mattews knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mattews for a finish.
Mattews wants to control his opponent's hands but Eikmeyer gets his hands free. #T1#
Eikmeyer scores with punches and elbows.
Mattews is trapped and Eikmeyer is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eikmeyer has the hooks in. Mattews is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Eikmeyer missing with punches from the back.
Mattews covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mattews reverses the position brilliantly into Eikmeyer's guard!
Mattews throws a big right hand that misses.
Eikmeyer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mattews has passed into side control.
Eikmeyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Eikmeyer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattews working the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eikmeyer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Mattews's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eikmeyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mattews is working to tighten his grip on Eikmeyer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Eikmeyer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mattews is really squeezing tight and eventually Eikmeyer passes out! Mattews breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Mattews!
After winning the bout, Matt Mattews 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:
MMMA London 2
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Jefe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jefe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Mattews misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Mattews has closed the distance and engaged Jefe in a clinch.
Jefe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mattews lands a left hand.
Mattews is trying to break the clinch but Jefe is controlling him.
Jefe misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Mattews tightens his grip and picks Jefe up, before dumping him to the ground. Jefe manages to land in guard.
Jefe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattews stopping the sweep attempt from Jefe.
Mattews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mattews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mattews throwing strikes but missing.
Mattews throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Jefe wants to sweep but no luck.
Mattews is looking to work some ground and pound but Jefe has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews lands a couple of digs.
Mattews throwing strikes from guard but Jefe blocks nicely.
Jefe wants to sweep here but Mattews controlling him for the moment.
Jefe pulls Mattews in to control the position.
Jefe being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximo Jefe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mattews lands a nice shot that snaps Jefe's head back.
Jefe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A jab from Mattews misses.
Jab by Mattews.
Mattews tries to land a leg kick but Jefe saw it coming and moves away.
Jefe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by Jefe's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jefe connects with a leg kick. Mattews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown but Jefe shows good takedown defense.
Mattews looks to land a combination but Jefe avoids it well.
Jefe scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mattews pushes Jefe up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mattews breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Mattews clinches with his opponent.
Jefe avoids the elbow strike from Mattews, against the cage.
Mattews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jefe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mattews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Jefe connects with a right hand. Mattews shakes it off.
Mattews tries for a takedown but Jefe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maximo Jefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Mattews fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Jefe misses.
Jefe sets himself, and Mattews steps forward looking for the clinch! Jefe avoids it this time.
Jefe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefe as he jumps to the side.
Jefe scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefe. Mattews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattews tries to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jefe.
Nice defenses there by Jefe.
Mattews gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jefe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mattews is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Jefe!
Maximo Jefe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 14
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Mattews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aristotelis throws a counter combo.
Mattews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Aristotelis moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Mattews breaks the clinch.
Matt Mattews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mattews gets a takedown into half guard.
Aristotelis tries to kick Mattews off but Mattews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mattews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mattews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mattews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aristotelis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Mattews there.
Mattews controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aristotelis is trying to stand back up but Mattews is controlling him
#T1#
Aristotelis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mattews.
Mattews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mattews uses his free foot to push down on Aristotelis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aristotelis.
Mattews is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mattews throws some wild stikes that Aristotelis manages to avoid easily.
Mattews unloads with some shots from mount but Aristotelis bucks and avoids them well.
Aristotelis is trying to stand up.
Mattews misses with a head shot.#T2#
Mattews throws a wild left hand from mount and Aristotelis manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Mattews looks to land a strike but Aristotelis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mattews won't allow Aristotelis to sweep him here.
Mattews tries to stand but Aristotelis is controlling from the bottom.
Aristotelis keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mattews is looking to work some ground and pound but Aristotelis has wrist control.
Aristotelis wants to stand and escape but Mattews is having none of it. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mattews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Aristotelis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mattews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aristotelis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mattews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aristotelis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aristotelis letting Mattews take a breather here.
Aristotelis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mattews backwards.
Aristotelis has a couple of punches blocked by Mattews.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Aristotelis fails to land.
Mattews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mattews blocks a body shot from Aristotelis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mattews.
A right handed body shot lands from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis misses with an elbow over the top.
Aristotelis misses with a punch on the inside.
Mattews misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aristotelis. #T4#
Mattews blocks an elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Mattews wants to get back to striking at distance but Aristotelis won't allow it.
#BC#
Mattews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Aristotelis has closed the distance and engaged Mattews in a clinch.
Aristotelis lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
A short right from Aristotelis.
Mattews wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aristotelis.
Mattews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aristotelis to keep the fight standing.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Mattews shrugs off.
Aristotelis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mattews's elbow.
Mattews lands an elbow just above Aristotelis 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattews.
Mattews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mattews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mattews is trying to break the clinch but Aristotelis is controlling him.
Aristotelis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mattews seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aristotelis can turn it around.
Aristotelis has Mattews pressed against the cage, preventing Mattews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mattews pushes off an throws an elbow but Aristotelis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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 Matt Mattews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Mattews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Aristotelis moves into the clinch successfully.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aristotelis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mattews takes an elbow to the temple.
Aristotelis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mattews can't get the takedown.
Aristotelis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mattews manages to break the clinch.
Aristotelis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Aristotelis moves into range and clinches up with Mattews.
Aristotelis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Matt Mattews's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mattews's brow. #TD#
Mattews is trying to trip Aristotelis. He has hold of a leg but Aristotelis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mattews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattews wants to control from the top but Aristotelis keeps moving.
Mattews stops Aristotelis from standing up. #T1#
Aristotelis keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Aristotelis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mattews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aristotelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Mattews is trying to break the clinch but Aristotelis has him pressed against the cage.
Mattews lands an elbow just above Aristotelis 's eye.
Aristotelis misses with an elbow over the top.
Aristotelis lands a hook that snaps the head of Mattews backwards.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow.
Mattews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aristotelis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mattews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Mattews manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Mattews misses with a body punch
and Aristotelis counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Matt Mattews's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aristotelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mattews throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattews doesn't manage to clinch there - Aristotelis circles away.
#CL2#
Aristotelis moves into the clinch.
Aristotelis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sofoklis Aristotelis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Mattews in his tracks for a moment.
Mattews tries to land knees in the clinch but Aristotelis avoids the damage to the body.
Aristotelis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aristotelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mattews backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Matt Mattews's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mattews avoids the elbow strike from Aristotelis, against the cage.
Aristotelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mattews backwards.
Aristotelis lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mattews is rocked!
Aristotelis lands a big right hand that drops Mattews! The killer instinct kicks in and Aristotelis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Aristotelis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sofoklis Aristotelis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sofoklis Aristotelis thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mattews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Milan Zoranovic has been cut.
Mattews missing with a left hand there. Zoranovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matt Mattews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Mattews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mattews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zoranovic doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Mattews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mattews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mattews working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mattews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mattews is looking to chop away at Zoranovic's legs. #KD#
Mattews feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zoranovic sprawling to the canvas! Zoranovic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mattews finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mattews feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Zoranovic wriggles free and stands up.
Zoranovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zoranovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Mattews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zoranovic checks it well.
Zoranovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mattews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Mattews lands a big right hand that sends Zoranovic crashing to the mat! Mattews stays standing though and waves Zoranovic back to his feet!#ROC#
Zoranovic is rocked!
Mattews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mattews steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Zoranovic is out on his feet! Mattews sets himself and nearly takes Zoranovic's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Mattews!
Our winner, Matt Mattews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Milan Zoranovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Opponent is under forbidden substances!
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Halko and Mattews goes tumbling to the canvas! Halko follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Halko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Mattews is rocked!#SUB2#
Halko is working for a submission of some sort.
Halko prevents Mattews from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halko slows the pace down in half guard.
Halko is trying to control the action in half guard but Mattews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halko is looking to advance position but Mattews won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halko is trying to work for a kimura but Mattews is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Halko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halko wants to pass the guard but Mattews is defending well. #SUB2#
Halko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mattews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halko.
Halko working Mattews over with strikes.
Mattews is looking to control Halko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mattews avoid being mounted?
Halko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mattews! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Halko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mattews can't escape the position.
Mattews is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Halko dominating with strikes here.
Oh Mattews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Matt Mattews's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Mattews's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baltasar Halko!
A victorious Baltasar Halko 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:
Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Brakeley. Those never looked like landing.
Brakeley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mattews back to the cage. Brakeley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Mattews avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brakeley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Mattews closes the distance and clinches.
Mattews wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Mattews's leg. Mattews is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Mattews closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mattews lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Brakeley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mattewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mattews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mattews tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
A nice side step and Brakeley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brakeley but Brakeley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Mattews clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mattews has picked Brakeley up - he's going for a ride! Mattews dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Mattews has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Mattews is trying to work for a kimura but Brakeley is defending well.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mattews thows a huge punch but Brakeley dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mattews looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brakeley is looking to escape.#T2##SUB#
Mattews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mattews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brakeley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brakeley is trying to stand.
Brakeley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mattews stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Brakeley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mattews manages to move to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mattews raining down shots from the mount!
Mattews lands a big elbow.
Brakeley tries to buck Mattews off but he can't manage it.
Mattews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brakeley is trying to stand up.
Mattews softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Brakeley is out cold! Mattews jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Mattews!
An out of breath Matt Mattews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 4
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Mattews tries to clinch but Philosophical moves out of range.
Mattews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Philosophical throws a head kick but Mattews moves out of range.
Philosophical throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Mattews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Philosophical to the mat! Philosophical manages to get full guard.
Philosophical wants to get back to his feet but Mattews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mattews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mattews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Philosophical is looking to stand up but Mattews isn't so interested in that idea.
Mattews works over Philosophical with some ground and pound from guard.
Mattews trying to control but Philosophical is working from the bottom.
Mattews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mattews chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SU2#
Philosophical is working an open guard so Mattews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Philosophical catches Mattews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Mattews moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mattews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philosophical defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mattews.#TD2#
Mattews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Philosophical wants to get back to his feet.
Philosophical trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Philosophical manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Philosophical lands the left hand.
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!
Mattews defending well as Philosophical loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mattews ducks under a wild hook from Philosophical.
Philosophical tests Mattews's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Mattews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mattews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mattews working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mattews trying to control the action but Philosophical is working from the bottom.
Mattews working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Philosophical is rocked!
Philosophical is trying to get back to his feet.
Mattews cracks Philosophical with a big elbow.
Oh Philosophical is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philosophical is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mattews lands a huge shot from side control! Philosophical is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Mattews!
After winning the bout, Matt Mattews 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: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but Mattews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mattews! But no joy.
Grossman has a takedown stuffed.
Grossman tries for a takedown but Mattews circles away easily#TD2#
and Mattews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mattews is working Grossman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Grossman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mattews is aware though and is defending well.
Mattews trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grossman working for a triangle but Mattews defends it easily.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully.
Grossman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattews postures up and lands a big shot to Grossman's brow.
Mattews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mattews trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grossman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Mattews postures up and lands a big shot to Grossman's brow. #CUT2#
It looks like David Grossman has been cut.
Mattews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Grossman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mattews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mattews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Grossman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mattews defends it easily.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grossman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mattews defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mattews scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grossman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Grossman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mattews doesn't defend quickly enough and Grossman has managed to lock this one up! Can Mattews escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grossman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Grossman!
In his post fight interview, David Grossman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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