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Event:
Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Razzers looks to score with a jab to the body but Matasaki is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Razzers. Matasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Matasaki both land. Nice combination.
Matasaki shoots in for a double leg but Razzers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matasaki fails with the takedown.
Matasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Razzers throws out the jab.
A jab from Razzers finds it's way through Matasaki's defenses.
Razzers misses with a hook. Matasaki ducked under it nicely.
Matasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirusho Matasaki. 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.
Matasaki ducks under a wild hook from Razzers.
Razzers lands with a shot to the body.
Razzers takes a swing at Matasaki's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Razzers rushes Matasaki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Matasaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Matasaki as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Razzers swings wildly with an uppercut but Matasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Razzers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matasaki blocks a body shot from Razzers.
Matasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razzers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Razzers misses with a body punch.
Razzers looking to stall.
Razzers working aggressively here.
Matasaki blocks an uppercut.
Razzers tries a body shot but Matasaki blocks it.
Matasaki misses with a knee strike.
Razzers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Razzers swings wildly with an uppercut but Matasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matasaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Razzers avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Matasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Razzers misses with the head strike.
Razzers is leaning against Matasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Razzers is trying to break the clinch but Matasaki is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matasaki.
Razzers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Razzers lands a right hand.
Matasaki trying to control the position but instead, Razzers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matasaki into the ropes.
Razzers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Razzers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Razzers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Razzers misses with some punches.
Razzers lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matasaki.
A right handed body shot lands from Razzers.
#T3#
Matasaki stalling against the ropes.
Razzers misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Matasaki manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Matasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Razzers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Razzers won't allow Matasaki to sweep him here.
Razzers content to stall in guard here.
Razzers wants to control from the top but Matasaki keeps moving. #T4#
Matasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matasaki keeping moving, preventing Razzers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matasaki shoots in for a takedown but Razzers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Razzers counters with a nice uppercut.
Matasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Razzers's shoulder, as Razzers tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Razzers! But no joy.
Matasaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matasaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Razzers counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Razzers drops Matasaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matasaki looks back up at him and smiles so Razzers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Razzers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Razzers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hirusho Matasaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matasaki looks to land a combination but Razzers avoids it well. #CL2#
Razzers has Matasaki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Razzers.
A right hand to the body from Razzers.
Razzers lands a nice uppercut.
Razzers misses with a punch on the inside.
Razzers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Razzers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Razzers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki tries to stall but Razzers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartholomew Razzers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matasaki tries to stall but Razzers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Razzers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matasaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Razzers. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Razzers.
Matasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Matasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Razzers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matasaki.
Razzers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Razzers.
Razzers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Razzers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Razzers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Matasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Razzers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
#CL2#
Razzers has Matasaki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matasaki takes a shot to the head.
Razzers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Razzers scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matasaki takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Razzers drops Matasaki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Matasaki is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Razzers pushes Matasaki against the ropes. Razzers is working some dirty boxing. Razzers pushes off with a quick right hook! Matasaki goes down! Matasaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Razzers moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Razzers!
A very excited looking Bartholomew Razzers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Luciano lands a jab to Matasaki's midsection.
Matasaki misses with the combination.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matasaki.
Matasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luciano manages to circle out of the way.
Matasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano tries to counter with a clinch but Matasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Matasaki thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Matasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matasaki tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Matasaki scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matasaki.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Matasaki ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Matasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Matasaki shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirusho Matasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matasaki with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Matasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matasaki connects with a jab.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Matasaki steps away.
Matasaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
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!
Luciano moves forwards but Matasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Matasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Matasaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matasaki misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matasaki.
Matasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Matasaki misses with a body shot.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Matasaki with an open hand slap.
Matasaki avoids the head kick by Luciano.
#T3#
Matasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matasaki misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano is looking to slow Matasaki down with leg kicks.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Matasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Matasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Matasaki is breathing heavily.
Luciano tests Matasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Matasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Matasaki crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Matasaki back to his feet!#ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Matasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Matasaki right on the button. Matasaki goes down! Luciano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Luciano gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!
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Event:
Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nerlinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nerlinger shoots in for a takedown but Matasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nerlinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nerlinger! But no joy.#CL2#
Nerlinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Matasaki blocks a body shot from Nerlinger.
Matasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nerlinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Matasaki 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.
Nerlinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matasaki trying to stall but Nerlinger improves his position.
Matasaki is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Nerlinger.
Matasaki blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Nerlinger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nerlinger manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matasaki manages to get back to half guard.
Nerlinger wants to advance to full mount but Matasaki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Nerlinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nerlinger advances position into side control!
Matasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nerlinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Nerlinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Matasaki is defending well.
Matasaki tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nerlinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Matasaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nerlinger throwing strikes but Matasaki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nerlinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matasaki wants to control but Nerlinger is keeping him busy. #T2#
Matasaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nerlinger is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Matasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nerlinger, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matasaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matasaki working the ground and pound but Nerlinger is defending the strikes.
Matasaki trying to control the action but Nerlinger is working from the bottom.
Nerlinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matasaki trying to control the position but Nerlinger is working away. #T3#
Nerlinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nerlinger is looking for a sweep. Matasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nerlinger looking for subs from the bottom but Matasaki mounts him!
Matasaki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nerlinger to take his back!
What can Nerlinger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nerlinger tries to escape the position.
Nerlinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matasaki doesn't have the hooks in and Nerlinger manages to turn into his guard.
Matasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nerlinger chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Matasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nerlinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Matasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nerlinger is aware though and is defending well.
Nerlinger throws an elbow that misses. Matasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nerlinger's guard. Nice move by Matasaki!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nerlinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Nerlinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matasaki wants to control from the top but Nerlinger keeps moving.
Nerlinger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nerlinger looking for subs off his back but Matasaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nerlinger tries to get to full guard but Matasaki has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Nerlinger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nerlinger closes the distance and clinches up with Matasaki, looking for a takedown. Nerlinger pushes Matasaki against the ropes but Matasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matasaki throws a big counter combination but Nerlinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matasaki misses with a jab to the body
and Nerlinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nerlinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Nerlinger has been cut.
Matasaki lands a jab to the nose.
Matasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerlinger is just out of range.
Nerlinger throws a hook to the side of Matasaki's head but Matasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nerlinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Matasaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matasaki circles away.
Hirusho Matasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Nerlinger.
Nerlinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Matasaki blocks the low kick.
Nerlinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Nerlinger loads up on a big right hand but Matasaki slips the punch.
Nerlinger throws a big shot that misses.
Nerlinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Nerlinger should have avoided that one.
Nerlinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matasaki is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Matasaki tries to sprawl but Nerlinger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nerlinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nerlinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nerlinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Nerlinger looking to pass the guard.
Matasaki pulls Nerlinger in close to prevent any damage.
Nerlinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Matasaki has wrist control.#SUB#
Matasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matasaki has control of Nerlinger's left arm, preventing Nerlinger from doing any damage.
Matasaki trying to control the position.
Nerlinger is in close to Matasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Nerlinger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matasaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matasaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matasaki! #REVR##T3#
Nerlinger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matasaki prevents Nerlinger from improving his position.
Matasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nerlinger tries to roll over but Matasaki keeps him under control.
Nerlinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Our spies down at at Helsinki Athletics Club inform us that Nerlinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Matasaki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Nerlinger working for a triangle but Matasaki defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nerlinger wants to sweep here but Matasaki controlling him for the moment.
Matasaki wants to control from the top but Nerlinger keeps moving.
Nerlinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matasaki.
Nerlinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Nerlinger looking for a guillotine here but Matasaki defends easily.
Matasaki preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hirusho Matasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Nerlinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Matasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Matasaki. That snapped Nerlinger's head back.
Matasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Nerlinger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nerlinger.
Nerlinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matasaki's head.
Nerlinger lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nerlinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nerlinger stopping the sweep attempt from Matasaki.
Matasaki keeping full guard, as Nerlinger tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nerlinger forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Nerlinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matasaki defends it well. #T1#
Matasaki trying to control here.
Matasaki tries to get to full guard but Nerlinger has control of the leg.
Nerlinger winds up and cracks Matasaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nerlinger thows a huge punch but Matasaki dodges it nicely.
Matasaki trying to control but Nerlinger postures up.
#SUB2#
Nerlinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matasaki manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Nerlinger stands up over Matasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matasaki looking to control.
Nerlinger is in close to Matasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nerlinger working some strikes from top position.
Matasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Nerlinger is proving a slippery customer.
Nerlinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nerlinger chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!
Matasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Matasaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nerlinger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matasaki's head.
Nerlinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Nerlinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Matasaki is trying to control the position but Nerlinger postures up.
Nerlinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matasaki is really struggling to control Nerlinger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nerlinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Matasaki is retaining full guard.
Matasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hirusho Matasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matasaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Matasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nerlinger's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matasaki 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.
Matasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matasaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nerlinger is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Matasaki is keen to just control but Nerlinger is a slippery customer.
Matasaki prevents Nerlinger from improving his position.#SUB#
Matasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Nerlinger is defending well.
Nerlinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Nerlinger is pressing down on Matasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nerlinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nerlinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Nerlinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nerlinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Karl Nerlinger!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Karl Nerlinger!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Karl Nerlinger!
Karl Nerlinger wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Silver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Matasaki gets caught flat footed, as Silver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matasaki pulls Silver in to control the position.
Silver wants to stand but Matasaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silver wants to stand and escape but instead Matasaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Matasaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Silver wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matasaki manages to pass to side control.
Silver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matasaki prevents Silver from improving his position.
Silver tries to kick Matasaki off but Matasaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silver 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.
Matasaki not doing much here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matasaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silver wants to control but Matasaki is having none of it.
Silver keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matasaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Matasaki content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Matasaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.
You get the feeling that Silver really doesn't like being in this position too much.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Matasaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Matasaki misses with a head shot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silver tries to improve his position but instead Matasaki has taken his back!
Matasaki avoiding Silver 's attempts to control his hands.
Silver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matasaki.
#T4#
Matasaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silver tries to escape the position.
Silver is trying to stand back up.
Matasaki is riding his opponent, not letting Silver buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matasaki not allowing Silver to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirusho Matasaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Matasaki misses.
A cross from Matasaki lands.
Silver throws a chopping leg kick but Matasaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver misses with a double jab
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matasaki jabs Silver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Matasaki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Matasaki.
#ROC2#
Silver is rocked!#T1##TD#
Silver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matasaki did well to prevent Silver getting side control.
Oh Silver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silver's back!
Hirusho Matasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Good control from Matasaki.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver seems to have got his legs back now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Matasaki has his arm under Silver's chin here. Game over son! Matasaki squeezes tightly and Silver is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hirusho Matasaki!
In his post fight interview, Hirusho Matasaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Matasaki catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Matasaki misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matasaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Matasaki throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Matasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Darryl Fitzpatrick has been cut.#T1#
Matasaki swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Matasaki.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Matasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzpatrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Matasaki throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Matasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Matasaki throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzpatrick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
Matasaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFitzpatrick.
A big left from Matasaki misses.
Matasaki takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.#T3#
Matasaki lands a two punch combo.
Matasaki misses with a double jab
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Matasaki.
Matasaki throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Matasaki.
Matasaki looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well. #T4#
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matasaki.
As Fitzpatrick backs off Matasaki throws a huge counter combo but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it all.
Matasaki throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Matasaki manages to avoid it.
Matasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matasaki takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Matasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Matasaki looks to land a combination but Fitzpatrick avoids it well.
Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick throws out a loose jab but Matasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirusho Matasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darryl Fitzpatrick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matasaki thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matasaki misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Matasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darryl Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matasaki lands a jab.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Matasaki with a hook.#T1#
Matasaki looks to land a combination. Fitzpatrick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitzpatrick tries to score with a low kick but Matasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Matasaki is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Matasaki misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matasaki, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Matasaki.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matasaki misses the target.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Matasaki.
Matasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matasaki misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
letting Matasaki counter with a right hand.
Matasaki tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Matasaki.
Matasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matasaki blocks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Matasaki.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matasaki misses with a wild combination.
Matasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzpatrick counters with a leg kick.
Matasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Matasaki misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzpatrick misses its target.
Fitzpatrick slips under a jab from Matasaki.
Matasaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFitzpatrick.
Matasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matasaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matasaki misses with a double jab.
Fitzpatrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hirusho Matasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darryl Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Matasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzpatrick half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matasaki misses with the combination.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matasaki.
Matasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Matasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Matasaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice looking combination but Matasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Matasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Matasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Matasaki moves out of range.
Matasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Matasaki.
Matasaki misses with a hook
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good low kick that Matasaki was not able to check.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Matasaki misses with an uppercut. Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Matasaki connects with a single shot there.
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!
Fitzpatrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matasaki back to the ropes. Fitzpatrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Matasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Matasaki is rocked!
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from Matasaki.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matasaki misses the target.
Well,Fitzpatrick is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Matasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Matasaki moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Matasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Matasaki does no damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matasaki counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzpatrick backing up. Fitzpatrick nods at Matasaki to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Matasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Matasaki throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab.
Matasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Matasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzpatrick.
Matasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matasaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirusho Matasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matasaki 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hirusho Matasaki!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hirusho Matasaki!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hirusho Matasaki!
Hirusho Matasaki wins by unanimous decision!
Hirusho Matasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Darryl Fitzpatrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll take my loss as a man... congratulations...'.
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Event:
Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Baldemnic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matasaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matasaki trying to hold on to Baldemnic's head to control him but Baldemnic postures up.
Matasaki moves into full guard.
Matasaki is trying to keep Baldemnic in close.
Matasaki is pulling down on Baldemnic's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baldemnic is fighting to break Matasaki's control of his arms but Matasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Matasaki is trying to keep Baldemnic in close.
Matasaki is pulling down on Baldemnic's head. It's preventing any offense from Baldemnic, at least for the moment.
Matasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matasaki keeping moving, preventing Baldemnic from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baldemnic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hirusho Matasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Baldemnic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baldemnic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matasaki pulls Baldemnic in close to prevent any damage.
Baldemnic postures up in Matasaki's guard and throws a big left but Matasaki blocks it.
Matasaki trying to keep a closed guard but Baldemnic is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Matasaki pushes a forearm under Baldemnic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Baldemnic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hirusho Matasaki!
In his post fight interview, Hirusho Matasaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Matasaki misses with a hook.
Showtime is looking for the big counter here.
Showtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Showtime.
Showtime throws a combination that misses
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matasaki, as that shot connected.
Matasaki slips a jab and a cross from Showtime.
Matasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Showtime scores with a hook to the body. Matasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matasaki.
Matasaki throws a big counter combination but Showtime scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime tries to clinch but Matasaki moves out of range.
Showtime looks to clinch
and Matasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Matasaki gets caught flat footed, as Showtime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Showtime wants to control from the top but Matasaki keeps moving.
Matasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Showtime controls the pace.
Showtime wants to control from the top but Matasaki keeps moving.
Matasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Showtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Matasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matasaki's guard.
Showtime stopping the sweep attempt from Matasaki.
Matasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Showtime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Showtime feints and as Matasaki raises his hands in defense, Showtime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Showtime keeping full guard, as Matasaki tries to pass.
Matasaki wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Matasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Matasaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Showtime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Showtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matasaki is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matasaki won't allow Showtime to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Showtime shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Showtime was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matasaki is trying to control Showtime's posture but Showtime avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Showtime is looking to take a break and control but Matasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
That's time! Matasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Showtime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Showtime breaks the clinch.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Matasaki counters with a series of strikes. Showtime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Showtime walks into a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matasaki is trying to pull guard but Showtime has him pressed against the cage.
Matasaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matasaki.
Matasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Matasaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Matasaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Showtime gets an underhook and turns Matasaki into the cage.
Showtime prevents a body shot from Matasaki.
Matasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Showtime is keeping busy.#BC2#
Showtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirusho Matasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matasaki misses with a two punch combination.
As Matasaki backs off Showtime throws a huge counter combo but Matasaki manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Showtime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Matasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Showtime happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Showtime decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matasaki to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Showtime decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Showtime not doing much here.
Showtime is continuing to stall.
Matasaki wants to control but Showtime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matasaki tries to get to full guard but Showtime has control of the leg.
Showtime perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Showtime tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matasaki.
Showtime trying to pass the guard but Matasaki defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Showtime is stalling here. Matasaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Showtime seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matasaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Matasaki trying to control the position but Showtime is working away.
Showtime manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Matasaki wants to control but Showtime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matasaki gets back to full guard.
Matasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Showtime is one step ahead there.
Matasaki has a closed guard, preventing Showtime from standing up.
Matasaki has Showtime pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Showtime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Showtime shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matasaki's guard.
Showtime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matasaki being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Matasaki is working an open guard so Showtime takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matasaki's hands.
Showtime tries to clinch there but Matasaki circles away.
Matasaki connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Showtime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Showtime looking to control but instead Matasaki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Showtime is thwarting Matasaki's attempts to control the position.
Showtime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've been informed that Showtime has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Showtime throws a strike but Matasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Showtime wants to improve his position but instead Matasaki has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Showtime is looking for a sweep. Matasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matasaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Showtime is squirming around, avoiding Matasaki's attempts to control the action.
Matasaki content just to control the position here.
Rick Showtime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Showtime wants to hold on but Matasaki pushes him away.#T3#
Matasaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Showtime is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirusho Matasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matasaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Showtime is trying to escape the mount.
Rick Showtime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matasaki controlling his opponent.
Matasaki avoids the attempt from Showtime to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matasaki throwing strikes but Showtime uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Matasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hirusho Matasaki.
I think Showtime has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson throws the left hand but Matasaki avoids the punch easily.
Matasaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matasaki throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matasaki misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matasaki checks a leg kick.
Matasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Matasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matasaki misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Matasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Matasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson throws a hook but Matasaki blocks it.
Matasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Matasaki misses with a looping right.#T1#
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Matasaki's shoulder, as Matasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Matasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Matasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
Matasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson throws a hook but Matasaki blocks it.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matasaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Thompson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Matasaki slips under a jab from Thompson.
Matasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Matasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Matasaki lands.
Matasaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Matasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matasaki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Matasaki with a nice head shot there.
Matasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matasaki won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Matasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Matasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Matasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Matasaki tries to pass.
Matasaki preventing the sweep.
Matasaki trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Matasaki has moved into half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Matasaki keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matasaki controlling the action here.
Matasaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompson defending well though.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Matasaki has control of the leg. #ES2#
Thompson has one foot on Matasaki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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 Hirusho Matasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hirusho Matasaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matasaki counters with a left to the body.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Matasaki moves away and avoids it.
Matasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matasaki is just out of range.
Matasaki avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws the left hand but Matasaki avoids the punch easily.
Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matasaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Matasaki connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Thompson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Matasaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hirusho Matasaki!
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Event:
OFC 247: Jarl Borg Day
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Matasaki slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Matasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Matasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Matasaki circles away.
#CL2#
Matasaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrexham , pushing him back against the cage.
Matasaki working aggressively here.
Matasaki blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matasaki.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Matasaki is trying to pull guard but Wrexham has him pressed against the cage.
Wrexham digs a right hand underneath Matasaki's ribcage. Matasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki trying to stall but Wrexham improves his position.
Matasaki tries to stall but Wrexham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Matasaki blocks it.
Matasaki is looking to control Wrexham 's arms but Wrexham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matasaki has his back to the cage.
Matasaki misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Wrexham fails to land.
Matasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wrexham is keeping busy.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Matasaki controls his hands.
Wrexham tries to work over Matasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrexham gets through Matasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wrexham as Matasaki tries to tie him up.
Wrexham pushes Matasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matasaki looks winded!
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wrexham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matasaki backwards.
Wrexham lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrexham .
A short body shot lands from Wrexham as the two fighters clinch.
Wrexham tries to work over Matasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham . #ROC#
Matasaki is rocked!
Wrexham lands a body punch.
Matasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrexham finish him?
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Wrexham .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wrexham as Matasaki tries to tie him up.
Wrexham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrexham pushes Matasaki against the cage. Wrexham is working some dirty boxing. Wrexham pushes off with a quick right hook! Matasaki goes down! Matasaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wrexham moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !
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Event:
OFC 241: Seyedi vs Coleman
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Matasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matasaki throws a nice looking combination but Ibn Yusuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Matasaki does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Hajjaj Ibn Yusuf has been cut.
Matasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibn Yusuf's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibn Yusuf.
Ibn Yusuf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matasaki lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Matasaki does no damage.
Ibn Yusuf attempts a counter takedown but Matasaki avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
A lazy left from Matasaki finds it's target.
Hirusho Matasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibn Yusuf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matasaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Matasaki connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ibn Yusuf! He's out on his feet! Matasaki rushes in and drops Ibn Yusuf with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hirusho Matasaki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Matasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matasaki with a nice cross.
Matasaki throws a jab when Andrews was well out of range.
Andrews lands a jab to Matasaki's midsection.
Matasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Matasaki swinging wildly here.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matasaki.
Matasaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrews counters with a left to the body.
Andrews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.#KD2#
Matasaki ducks straight into an uppercut from Andrews and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Matasaki manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews loads up on a big left hand. Matasaki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Andrews looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Matasaki can't hide his disappointment, as Andrews celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Andrews!
Marvin Andrews very nearly forgot to thank FJCP Healthy Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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