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Event:
Skrap Fights 51
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Matba slips under a jab from WhiteBoy.
Matba slips under a jab from WhiteBoy.
Nice uppercut there from WhiteBoy.
Matba throws a hook but WhiteBoy blocks it.
A clash of legs there as WhiteBoy blocks the low kick.
Matba throws a head kick but WhiteBoy moves out of range.
WhiteBoy defending well as Matba loads up on a big left hand.
WhiteBoy scores with the left hand. Matba knows he should have avoided that one.
Matba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and WhiteBoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matba.
WhiteBoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
WhiteBoy lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WhiteBoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, WhiteBoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses.
Matba misses with a punch on the inside.
Matba scores with a shot to the side of WhiteBoy's head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from WhiteBoy.
Matba struggles to land a body shot inside as WhiteBoy controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matba lands a hook that snaps the head of WhiteBoy backwards.
Matba has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
WhiteBoy lands an uppercut.
Matba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matba misses with a punch on the inside.
Matba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matba takes a shot to the head.
WhiteBoy lands with a right to the head.
WhiteBoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy.
A short left from WhiteBoy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses.
Matba misses with some punches.
A short right from WhiteBoy on the inside.
WhiteBoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matba.
A head punch on the inside from Matba fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Matba fails to land.
WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses.
WhiteBoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
WhiteBoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matba backwards.
WhiteBoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matba backwards.
WhiteBoy lands with a light punch inside.
WhiteBoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matba.
Matba is trying to maintain a safe position but WhiteBoy gets an underhook and turns Matba into the ropes.
WhiteBoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Matba struggles to land a body shot inside as WhiteBoy controls his hands.
WhiteBoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matba throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhiteBoy.
Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matba lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Matba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
WhiteBoy lands with a left to the head.
Matba has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
Matba blocks an uppercut.
WhiteBoy has a couple of punches blocked by Matba.
Matba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy misses with a punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy misses with a punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matba blocks an uppercut.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
Matba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by WhiteBoy.
Matba misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Matba on the inside.
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!
Matba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matba as the two fighters clinch.
WhiteBoy looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matba lands with a left to the head.
Matba is working WhiteBoy over against the ropes.
WhiteBoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
Matba has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
Matba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses.
WhiteBoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matba.
Matba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty WhiteBoy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
WhiteBoy scores with a jab to the head.
WhiteBoy loads up on a big right hand but Matba slips the punch.
Good exchange - WhiteBoy coming out on top.
WhiteBoy misses with a looping right.
WhiteBoy throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
WhiteBoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
WhiteBoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WhiteBoy manages to avoid it.
WhiteBoy blocks a low kick nicely.
Matba throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Matba misses its intended target.
WhiteBoy throws out a loose jab but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it.
WhiteBoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matba throws a hook but WhiteBoy avoids it easily.
WhiteBoy throws out a powerful jab.
WhiteBoy scores with the left hand. Matba knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but WhiteBoy checks it well.
WhiteBoy wants to counter the offense by Matba and move into the clinch position.
Matba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WhiteBoy manages to avoid it.
Matba sets himself, and WhiteBoy steps forward looking for the clinch! Matba avoids it this time.
WhiteBoy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Matba looks to throw the jab but WhiteBoy is out of range.
WhiteBoy scores with a jab. Matba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
WhiteBoy throws a body punch but Matba moves out of range.
WhiteBoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matba was well out of range. Poor timing from WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
WhiteBoy misses with a looping right.
Matba throws a quick counter head kick but WhiteBoy was just out of range.
WhiteBoy takes a kick to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy throws a body punch but Matba moves out of range.
Matba throwing a counter right hand but WhiteBoy manages to avoid it.
WhiteBoy misses with an uppercut.
WhiteBoy looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
WhiteBoy ducks under a wild hook from Matba.
Matba scores with the left hand. WhiteBoy knows he should have avoided that one.
Matba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from WhiteBoy.
Matba thows a left - swing and a miss!
WhiteBoy looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.
WhiteBoy misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Matba lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy lands the left hand.
Matba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matba slips under a jab from WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matba misses with a head kick.
Matba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. WhiteBoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
WhiteBoy wants to counter the offense by Matba and move into the clinch position.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a series of punches.
WhiteBoy is breathing heavily.
Matba throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Matba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matba looks to land a body kick but WhiteBoy moved away.
Matba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Matba.
#ROC#
WhiteBoy is rocked!
Matba throws a powerful right kick. WhiteBoy tried to block low but the kick was high! WhiteBoy was taken right off of his feet! Matba jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hadjiril Matba!
After winning the bout, Hadjiril Matba 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:
Skrap Fights 42
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Khamcham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Khamcham holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Matba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Matba blocks it.
Khamcham with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khamcham blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Matba misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matba as Khamcham tries to tie him up.
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hadjiril Matba has been cut.
Matba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matba throws a punch but it's blocked by Khamcham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matba avoids the head kick by Khamcham.
Khamcham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khamcham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Matba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khamcham.
Matba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Khamcham tries a head kick but it misses.
Khamcham throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Matba.
Matba loads up on a big right hand but Khamcham slips the punch.
Khamcham drops his hands momentarily and Matba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Matba misses the target.
Matba walks into a jab.
Matba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matba blocks a head kick by Khamcham.
#CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch successfully.
Matba working aggressively here.
Matba misses with the head strike.
Matba takes an elbow to the temple.
Khamcham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khamcham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Matba blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamcham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Matba.
Matba misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Matba misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Khamcham breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Khamcham.
Khamcham counters with a body kick.
Matba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khamcham was well out of range. Poor timing from Matba.
Matba throws a jab but it's blocked by Khamcham. #CL2#
Khamcham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khamcham blocking some punches.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Khamcham.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khamcham blocks an uppercut.
Matba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khamcham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matba letting Khamcham take a breather here.
Matba working aggressively here.
#BC#
Matba breaks from the clinch.
Khamcham throws a hook to the side of Matba's head but Matba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##CL2#
Khamcham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Matba.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khamcham just leaning against Matba, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Matba.
Matba swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khamcham has Matba pressed against the ropes.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Matba blocks it.
Khamcham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khamcham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khamcham trying to control the position but instead, Matba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khamcham into the ropes.
Khamcham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khamcham throws an elbow but it misses.
Khamcham throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matba. #T4#
Matba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matba swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khamcham looking to slow down the pace here.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Matba blocks with his arms.
Khamcham pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Khamcham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matba presses Khamcham against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
Matba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matba throws a punch but it's blocked by Khamcham.
Matba looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Matba fails to land.
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siwa Khamcham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hadjiril Matba'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.
#R2#
Khamcham throws a sloppy head kick and Matba moves out of range easily.
Matba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khamcham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khamcham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matba.
Matba clobbers Khamcham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matba tries to work over Khamcham's front leg with a kick but Khamcham checks it. #CL2#
Khamcham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matba, pushing him back against the ropes.
Matba throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Khamcham throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Matba as the two fighters clinch.
Matba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham prevents a body shot from Matba.
Khamcham lands with a light punch inside.
Matba lands a hook that snaps the head of Khamcham backwards.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matba misses with a punch on the inside.
Khamcham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Khamcham breaks from the clinch.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khamcham ducks under a wild hook from Matba.
Matba misses with a straight left.
Khamcham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Khamcham looks to throw a body kick
and Matba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matba sizes up Khamcham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hadjiril Matba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matba cracks Khamcham with an open hand slap.
Khamcham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matba.
Matba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khamcham sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Khamcham clinches with his opponent.
Khamcham blocks an uppercut.
Khamcham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Matba blocks it.
Matba swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Matba blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matba throws a punch but it's blocked by Khamcham.
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matba misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Matba prevents a body shot from Khamcham.
Khamcham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matba backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamcham lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matba throws a head punch that misses.
Matba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matba misses with the head strike.
Khamcham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Matba is trying to stall.
#BC#
Matba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Matba finds it's target.#CL2#
Khamcham rushes Matba and presses him up against the ropes.
Khamcham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khamcham. #CUT2#
Hadjiril Matba's cut is getting worse.
Matba throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Khamcham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khamcham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Khamcham ducks under a wild hook from Matba.
Matba connects with a nice looking jab.
Matba misses with an uppercut. Khamcham saw that one coming.
Matba throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Matba misses the target.
Matba lands with a nice body kick.
Khamcham lands a glancing blow to the side of Matba's head.
Khamcham slips under a jab.#CL2#
Khamcham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khamcham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khamcham is looking to control Matba's arms but Matba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khamcham has his back to the ropes.
Matba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Hadjiril Matba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Matba is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khamcham avoiding damage.
Oh Matba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but Matba blocks with his arms.
Matba misses with some punches.
Matba seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Matba misses with some punches.
Matba misses with some punches.
Khamcham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matba backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Matba struggles to land a body shot inside as Khamcham controls his hands.
Matba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matba swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khamcham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matba blocks it with crossed arms.
Khamcham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matba misses with the head strike.
Khamcham tries to stall but Matba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khamcham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matba swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khamcham misses with a knee to the head.
Matba throws a punch but it's blocked by Khamcham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Siwa Khamcham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hadjiril Matba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matba.
Matba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khamcham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matba if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Khamcham closes the distance and clinches.
Khamcham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Khamcham with a knee to the head.
Come on Khamcham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matba can't find room to land a body shot as Khamcham controls the action.
Matba misses with some punches.
Khamcham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matba blocks it with crossed arms.
Matba blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khamcham as Matba tries to tie him up.
Matba misses with a body punch.
Khamcham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matba throws a punch but it's blocked by Khamcham.
Khamcham with a knee to the head.
Matba misses with some punches.
Khamcham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Matba lands a shoulder strike.
Khamcham trying to land knees to the body.
Khamcham has Matba pressed against the ropes.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Matba is blocking nicely.
Khamcham blocking some punches.
Matba has a couple of punches blocked by Khamcham.
Matba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matba swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamcham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Matba.
Matba works on Khamcham's body with a couple of short punches.
Matba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Matba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khamcham connects with a knee to the head.
Matba prevents a body shot from Khamcham.
Khamcham blocking some punches.
Matba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hadjiril Matba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khamcham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matba up against the ropes.
Matba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Khamcham.
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!
Matba misses with the head strike.
Matba lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matba connects with an inside leg kick.
Matba lands a nice looking body shot.
Matba throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Khamcham rushes Matba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Khamcham looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Matba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matba lands with a light punch inside.
Khamcham is trying to maintain a safe position but Matba gets an underhook and turns Khamcham into the ropes.
Matba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Khamcham breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Matba.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Khamcham.
Matba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matba scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Matba.#CL2#
Khamcham moves into the clinch.
Matba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khamcham misses with an elbow strike.
Khamcham blocks an uppercut.
Khamcham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matba blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamcham.
Khamcham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khamcham trying to land knees to the body.
Khamcham lands an elbow inside.
Matba has a couple of punches blocked by Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matba lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khamcham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T4#
Matba misses with some punches.
Matba working aggressively here.
Matba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khamcham blocks a body shot from Matba.
Khamcham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matba misses with a punch to the body.
Khamcham blocking some punches.
Khamcham prevents Matba from breaking the clinch.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Matba is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khamcham prevents a body shot from Matba.
Matba gets through Khamcham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khamcham misses with an elbow strike.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matba misses with a punch on the inside.
Khamcham is trying to stall.
Khamcham trying to stall but Matba improves his position.
Khamcham is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Khamcham stalls.
Khamcham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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 Hadjiril Matba.
I think Khamcham 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Siwa Khamcham wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Siwa Khamcham misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Hadjiril Matba stepped up to the mic, saying '"I have nothing against gay people. Be
happy. Do what you want to do. But me,
as a heterosexual male, if I can prevent
my son from being gay, I will."'.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matba.
Matba lands a nice shot that snaps Santos Jr's head back.
Santos Jr takes one on the button.
Matba lands a jab to the nose.
Matba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos Jr.#TD#
Santos Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matba gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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.
Matba advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Matba is working to tighten his grip on Santos Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Santos Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Matba is really squeezing tight and eventually Santos Jr passes out! Matba breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hadjiril Matba!
Hadjiril Matba looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"I have nothing against gay people. Be
happy. Do what you want to do. But me,
as a heterosexual male, if I can prevent
my son from being gay, I will."'.
Helio Santos Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya know, its hard to lose after all the effort being put into this, but ya know sometimes things just don't go your way in there'.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Matba just misses with a punch to the body.
Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matba.
Matba misses with a head kick.
Sung throws a nice looking combination but Matba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Sung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matba!
Sung scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matba seems a little lost for a moment, as Sung dominates the positioning.
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.
Matba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matba tries to roll over but Sung keeps him under control.
Sung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Matba has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sung. Oh but Matba has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sung goes limp - he's gone! Matba jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hadjiril Matba!
Post fight, Hadjiril Matba stared into the camera and said '"I have nothing against gay people. Be
happy. Do what you want to do. But me,
as a heterosexual male, if I can prevent
my son from being gay, I will."'.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 18
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Whittman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matba to the mat! Matba manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Matba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whittman defends it easily.#SUB#
Matba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whittman defends it easily.
Whittman connects with a couple of short punches.
Whittman lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Matba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whittman is in close to Matba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whittman distracts Matba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whittman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whittman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whittman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whittman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whittman trying to control the action but Matba is working from the bottom.
Matba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Whittman lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Matba is rocked!
Whittman is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Matba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whittman is working Matba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matba tries to improve position but can't.
Whittman lands a strong strike to the head of Matba. That's dazed him! Whittman looking to finish here. Matba is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Whittman lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Whittman!
As Duane Whittman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is dedicated to Mac Miller, RIP Brother...I will win a belt for you and shove it up everybody ass for good luck and some good ole fashion fun'.
Hadjiril Matba spoke after the fight, saying 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I
think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matba finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobs's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matba.
Matba lands with a hook. Jacobs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Matba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Matba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matba tries to clinch up.
Jacobs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobs lands with a straight right. Matba didn't see that one coming.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Matba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobs's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Matba's shoulder, as Matba tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Matba throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Matba lands a head kick. Jacobs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Matba with a series of wild strikes but Matba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Hadjiril Matba has been cut.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Matba acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Matba is rocked!#T1##CL#
Matba instigates a clinch.
Oh Matba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matba seems to have got his legs back now.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jacobs if he has to take too many more of those.
Matba tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Matba throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Matba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs.
Matba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matba connects with the punch.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Matba avoids nicely.
Matba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobs's calf.
Jacobs throws a hook but Matba avoids it easily.
It appears Matba was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matba tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Matba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matba doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Matba tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
Matba pushes Jacobs away with a front kick.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matba tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matba throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs slips under a jab from Matba.
A little jabbing left from Jacobs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Matba looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Matba throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs works Matba's body with a nice hook.
Matba lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Jacobs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Matba scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Matba moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matba.
Matba scores with a push kick.
Matba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Matba moves out of range.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matba pushes Jacobs away with a front kick.
Matba connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Matba with a series of wild strikes but Matba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacobs looks winded!
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matba.
Matba lands the left hand.
Jacobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matba in his tracks.
Matba fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matba looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Matba cracks Jacobs with an open hand slap.
Matba throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Matba misses the target.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matba.
Jacobs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matba.
Matba wants to clinch.
Jacobs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobs.
Matba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matba.
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 Hadjiril Matba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hadjiril Matba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Matba's head back.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Matba ducks under and follows up with a left that Matba also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Matba misses the target.
Jacobs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matba tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matba scores with a kick to the body.
Matba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matba thows a body kick. Jacobs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jayden Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs cracks Matba with a good jab.
Jacobs slips under a jab from Matba.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Good work by Jacobs as he checks the leg kick.
Jacobs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jayden Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Matba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Jacobs throws a body punch but Matba moves out of range.
Matba fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs cracks Matba with an open hand slap.
Matba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Matba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jacobs.#T1#
Matba looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Matba wants to clinch.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matba throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
Matba tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs jabs at Matba's body.
Matba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jacobs to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matba tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Jacobs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matba.#T2#
Jacobs throws a body punch but Matba moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Matba.
Matba misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matba loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
A left lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matba.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matba.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matba misses with a straight left.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Matba.
Jacobs works Matba's body with a nice hook.
Matba tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range. #T3#
Matba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Matba tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matba staying out of range there.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matba circles away quickly and effectively.
Matba throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Matba throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matba throws a leg kick
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Matba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Matba connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matba tries to counter by clinching up but Jacobs breaks away and moves out of range.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matba doesn't seem bothered though.
Matba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Matba with a series of wild strikes but Matba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matba backs up against the cage.
Matba throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Matba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matba throws a body kick that misses.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matba with a body shot.
Matba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacobs will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hadjiril Matba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Matba.
Matba lands with a good body shot.
Matba works the jab nicely.
Matba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobs.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Matba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matba.
Matba connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
Matba moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Matba avoids nicely.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
Matba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matba. Matba obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Matba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
Matba throws a hook but Jacobs blocks it.
Matba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Decent striking displayed by Matba there.
Matba misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs swings for the body but Matba moves out of range.
Matba misses with a body kick.
Matba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Matba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matba throws the kick towards the body but Jacobs avoids it.
A head kick from Matba lands but Jacobs takes it in his stride.
Jacobs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matba.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Matba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#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!
Jacobs throws a right hand that Matba ducks under and follows up with a left that Matba also avoids with ease.
Matba loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Matba's head back.
Matba fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Matba.
Matba tried to score with a low kick but Jacobs checks it.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobs checks a leg kick.
Matba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matba darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matba circles away quickly and effectively.
Matba dips to his left and cracks Jacobs with an uppercut!
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Jacobs unleashes a big counter combination but Matba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Jacobs moves out of range as Matba strikes.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Matba.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matba.
Matba throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs cracks Matba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobs.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matba's head.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks Matba with an uppercut!#CL#
Matba has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
Matba is trying to pull guard but Jacobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacobs just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacobs! But no joy.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacobs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Matba.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matba tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matba can pounce on him.
Matba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Matba is out of range.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matba connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Matba avoids them all with ease.
Matba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayden Jacobs.
I think Jacobs 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jayden Jacobs!
Hadjiril Matba was interviewed post fight and said 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I
think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hadjiril Matba (ranked 5642 p4p, 376 weight class) and Asian Chinaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matba comes to the cage accompanied by B.Y.O.B .. Chinaman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Orient Express Theme. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Asian Chinaman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hadjiril Matba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Asian Chinaman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chinaman clinches with his opponent.
Matba tries to pull guard but Chinaman holds him up against the cage and eventually Matba drops back down to his feet.
Matba tries to pull guard but Chinaman won't allow it.
Chinaman drags the fight down to the ground.
Chinaman pulls Matba in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chinaman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chinaman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matba (0) vs (2) Chinaman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chinaman is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaman forces his way into half guard.
Matba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matba is looking for a sweep. Chinaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chinaman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chinaman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matba (0) vs (5) Chinaman
Chinaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matba is looking to escape.
Chinaman working for a submission but Matba is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman tries to control but Matba wriggling away.
Matba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matba's coaches at The Coffee Shop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Chinaman controlling his opponent.
Matba tries to hold on but Chinaman postures up.
Matba has given up his back here. Will Chinaman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Matba (0) vs (8) Chinaman
Chinaman controls the action.
Chinaman is looking for the choke from the back position but Matba is controlling his hands well.
Chinaman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Matba is defending well though. Chinaman let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman gets his hands free as Matba looks to control.
Chinaman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matba for a finish.
Matba is really stuck here.
Chinaman is riding his opponent, not letting Matba buck him off.
Chinaman has the hooks in. Matba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matba is working hard here to advance position.
Chinaman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matba is really stuck here.
Chinaman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Matba is defending well though. Chinaman let's go of the attempt for now.
Matba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chinaman.
Matba tries to roll but Chinaman sticks to his back.
Matba is in a bad position with Chinaman working for a choke. Matba manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matba (2) vs (8) Chinaman
Matba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chinaman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chinaman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matba (2) vs (10) Chinaman
Chinaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chinaman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chinaman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman controlling from the top position.
Chinaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chinaman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chinaman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matba (2) vs (13) Chinaman
Chinaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matba is trying to get back to half guard.
Chinaman controlling the position from side mount.
Chinaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matba is not content to let Chinaman control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman tries for a kimura but Matba is defending well.
Matba manages to get back to half guard.
Chinaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matba sees it coming and defends easily.
Chinaman stalling.
Chinaman is working for a submission of some sort.
Chinaman content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman is trying to control. Matba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chinaman is looking for a kimura but Matba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chinaman to get the leverage.
Chinaman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chinaman.
Chinaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matba keeps working.
Chinaman wants to pass the guard but Matba is defending well.
Matba actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman slows the pace down in half guard.
Matba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matba is defending against the submission attempts here by Chinaman.
Matba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Chinaman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matba (2) vs (16) Chinaman
Chinaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chinaman staying calm.
Matba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chinaman is looking to take a break and control but Matba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chinaman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chinaman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matba struggling a bit here.
Chinaman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matba is looking for a sweep.
Matba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matba (4) vs (16) Chinaman
Matba seems to be working for a kimura but Chinaman defends the submission attempt.
Matba trying to advance position but Chinaman counters by regaining guard.
Matba slips nicely into half guard.
Chinaman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matba is working away from the top position though.
Chinaman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chinaman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chinaman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chinaman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matba (4) vs (20) Chinaman
Chinaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matba keeps working.
Matba is trying to escape the position but Chinaman is controlling the position.
Chinaman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chinaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chinaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman tries to pass to full mount but Matba defends it.
Chinaman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chinaman trying to pass the guard but Matba defending well.
Chinaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Matba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chinaman is trying to control. Matba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chinaman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chinaman wins on points by 20 to 4.
Asian Chinaman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hadjiril Matba stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I
think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 4484 p4p, 335 weight class) and Hadjiril Matba (ranked 5615 p4p, 374 weight class). Matba has chosen B.Y.O.B . as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; George Steve Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hadjiril Matba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matba tries to keep at a distance but Steve Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steve Jr (2) vs (0) Matba
Matba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura but Matba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steve Jr to get the leverage.
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matba defends it well.
Steve Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matba on the ground.
Matba actively working from the bottom here.
Matba actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steve Jr.
Matba tries to roll over but Steve Jr keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steve Jr.
Steve Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve Jr pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Matba defends the submission attempt.
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Matba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steve Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steve Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steve Jr (2) vs (2) Matba
Matba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steve Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matba stacks Steve Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Matba! Score +3 for passing guard: Steve Jr (2) vs (5) Matba
Matba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr gets back to half guard.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
Matba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve Jr is just riding it out for now. Matba eventually gives up the hold.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr wants to improve his position but Matba is controlling well.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
Matba is looking for a kimura here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
Matba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steve Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Matba is trying to work for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending well.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Matba.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matba seems to be working for a kimura but Steve Jr defends the submission attempt.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matba is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steve Jr is looking for a sweep. Matba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matba seems to be working for a kimura but Steve Jr defends the submission attempt.
Matba seems to be working for a kimura but Steve Jr defends the submission attempt.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matba is working for a submission of some sort.
Matba prevents Steve Jr from improving his position.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matba is working for a submission of some sort.
Matba is working for a submission of some sort.
Matba seems to be looking for submissions.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Matba is trying to work for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending well.
Matba is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Steve Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Steve Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steve Jr (6) vs (5) Matba
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matba is trying to improve his position.
Steve Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matba tries to bench press Steve Jr off him but Steve Jr keeps the position.
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steve Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Matba is defending well.
Matba is trying to control Steve Jr's posture but Steve Jr avoids it.
Steve Jr tries for a kimura but Matba is defending well.
Matba sneaks back into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve Jr pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Steve Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matba defends it well.
Matba gets full guard.
Steve Jr has gone for a leg lock! Matba slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steve Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steve Jr (6) vs (7) Matba
Steve Jr has an active guard here but Matba has managed to pass into half guard.
Steve Jr is breathing heavily.
Matba wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steve Jr defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matba.
Matba is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matba to get the leverage.
Matba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matba seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matba is trying to work for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending well.
Matba is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matba to get the leverage.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matba is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matba to get the leverage.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matba 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matba seems to be looking for submissions.
Matba is working for a submission of some sort.
Matba 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matba is looking for a kimura but Steve Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matba to get the leverage.
Matba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Matba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matba.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr is looking for a sweep. Matba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Matba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steve Jr defends it well.
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matba pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matba is working for an americana but Steve Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matba was thinking about the submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matba wins on points by 7 to 6.
Hadjiril Matba looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"I have nothing against gay people. Be
happy. Do what you want to do. But me,
as a heterosexual male, if I can prevent
my son from being gay, I will."'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gut Punch Jr (ranked 5617 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hadjiril Matba (ranked 5470 p4p, 362 weight class). Matba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. B.Y.O.B . kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gut Punch Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hadjiril Matba!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punch Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Matba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matba is trying to pull guard but Punch Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Punch Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gut Punch Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hadjiril Matba.
Matba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Punch Jr successfully pulls guard.
Matba forces his way into half guard.
Punch Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matba working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matba is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Punch Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hadjiril Matba!
After winning the bout, Hadjiril Matba 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:
Gladius #29
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick from Matba lands but Alkamid takes it in his stride.
Alkamid cracks Matba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba blocks it.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba blocks it.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Alkamid throws a jab but it's blocked by Matba.
Nice jab there from Alkamid.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Nice defenses there by Matba.
Matba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alkamid throws out a loose jab but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Matba slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Matba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
Matba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alkamid takes a step back to recover.
Matba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alkamid is looking to counter punch.
Alkamid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matba avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Alkamid misses with a right hand
and Matba counters with a nice leg kick.
Alkamid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matba swings for the body but Alkamid moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alkamid is out of range.
Alkamid throwing a counter right hand but Matba manages to avoid it.
Matba misses with an uppercut.
Alkamid misses the jab.
Matba lands a head kick!
Alkamid misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Alkamid.
Matba throws a wild body kick that Alkamid sees coming a mile off.
Matba works Alkamid's body with a nice hook.
Alkamid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alkamid connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Alkamid catches Matba right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matba lands a jab to the nose.
Alkamid looks to throw the jab but Matba is out of range.
Alkamid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alkamid lands a nice shot that snaps Matba's head back.
#T2#
Matba throws a looping overhand right but Alkamid ducks down to avoid it.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alkamid misses with a looping right.
Matba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matba lands a jab to Alkamid's midsection.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid misses with a right hand
and Matba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Alkamid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alkamid throws a shot from downtown. Matba moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Alkamid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matba is looking for the big counter here.
Alkamid throws a series of punches but Matba avoids them all with ease.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid throws an overhand right that lands on Matba's shoulder, as Matba tries to avoid the shot.
Matba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkamid takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Matba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkamid misses with a straight left.
Matba misses with the combination.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Matba lands a leg kick that knocks Alkamid off balance momentarily.
Matba tries a head kick but it misses.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.
Alkamid misses with the combination.
Matba scores with a kick to the body.
Alkamid clobbers Matba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matba tries to clinch but Alkamid moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Alkamid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheikh Alkamid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.#T4#
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alkamid misses with a hook. Matba ducked under it nicely.
Matba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkamid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matba throws a body shot but no joy.
Alkamid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matba lands with a slapping head kick.
Matba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alkamid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alkamid misses with a left hand
and Matba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alkamid really felt that one!
Matba jabs at Alkamid's body.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Matba misses with an uppercut. Alkamid saw that one coming.
Alkamid fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Sloppy strikes from Matba. Those never looked like landing.
Alkamid throws a shot from downtown. Matba moves away and avoids it.
Matba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Cheikh Alkamid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Alkamid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matba has time to react.
Alkamid works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Hadjiril Matba has been cut.
Alkamid throws a lazy uppercut
and Matba counters with a one-two to the body.
Matba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matba.
Alkamid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Alkamid scores with a nice head shot.
Matba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alkamid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheikh Alkamid is winning the standup battle so far.
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alkamid, as that shot connected.
Alkamid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Alkamid misses the target.
Matba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alkamid.
#T1#
Matba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alkamid.
Matba scores with a hook.
Matba is looking to clinch.
Alkamid blocks a head kick by Matba.
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
Alkamid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Matba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matba takes one on the button.
Alkamid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alkamid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matba tries to clinch up.
Matba throws a head kick that Alkamid semi-blocks.
Alkamid scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alkamid throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Matba is rocked!
Alkamid throws a looping overhand right but Matba ducks down to avoid it.
Matba is still on wobbly legs! Can Alkamid finish him?
Alkamid throws a hook to the side of Matba's head but Matba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Alkamid throws a jab when Matba was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matba! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alkamid missing with a left hand there. Matba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matba seems to have recovered his senses.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Matba saw that one coming.
Alkamid works the jab nicely.
Alkamid missing with a left hand there. Matba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Alkamid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matba.
Matba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alkamid tests Matba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Alkamid.
Alkamid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkamid misses with a straight left.
Matba misses with a head kick.
Matba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matba scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Alkamid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkamid throws out the jab.
Matba throws a head kick but Alkamid moves out of range.
Alkamid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matba moves away from the strike by Alkamid.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Alkamid connects with a jab.
Alkamid's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alkamid duly obliges.
Matba misses the shot to the body.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba blocks it.
Matba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matba throws a nice looking combination but Alkamid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matba throws a head kick that half lands.
Alkamid misses the jab.
Matba lands with a shot to the body.
Matba staying out of range there.#T4#
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
Alkamid steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matba. That one must have hurt.
Alkamid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alkamid is looking to counter punch.
Alkamid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matba misses with an uppercut. Alkamid saw that one coming.
Matba lands a head kick!
Nice jab there from Alkamid.
Matba cracks the inside of Alkamid's front leg.
A low kick from Matba is predictable there
enabling Alkamid to counter with a crisp jab.
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alkamid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Alkamid backs off Matba throws a huge counter combo but Alkamid manages to avoid it all.
Alkamid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matbas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Matba does no damage.
Alkamid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Alkamid.
Matba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matba tries to clinch but Alkamid moves out of range.
Alkamid jabs Matba right on the nose. Matba blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheikh Alkamid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hadjiril Matba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alkamid cracks Matba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alkamid looks to land a combination but Matba avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Matba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alkamid has got the better of the exchanges.
Matba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Alkamid misses with the combination.
Matba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matba moves out of range of the strikes.
Alkamid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alkamid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkamid throws out the jab.
Hadjiril Matba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matba with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Matba lands a leg kick that knocks Alkamid off balance momentarily.
Matba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matba throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alkamid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matba looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkamid is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Alkamid.#T1#
Matba slips under a jab.
Alkamid misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Matba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alkamid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matba.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Alkamid finds it's way through Matba's defenses.
A head kick misses from Matba.
Matba tries to clinch up.
Alkamid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matba.
Matba tests Alkamid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matba.
Matba slips under a jab.
Matba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.
Alkamid looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Alkamid.
Matba ducks under a wild hook from Alkamid.
A nice side step and Matba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alkamid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Alkamid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alkamid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Alkamid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matba counters with a body kick.
Matba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alkamid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Alkamid misses.
Matba slips under a jab from Alkamid.
A jab from Alkamid misses.
Matba throws a series of punches but Alkamid avoids them all with ease.
Matba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alkamid rather than just go for the knockout.
Matba takes a swing at Alkamid's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Alkamid as he connects with a hook.
Alkamid loads up on a big right hand but Matba slips the punch.
Matba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alkamid.
Matba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkamid was well out of range. Poor timing from Matba.#T3#
Matba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alkamid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alkamid was well out of range. Poor timing from Matba.
Alkamid avoids a kick to the body.
Matba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alkamid finds it's way round the side to connect with Matba's head.
Alkamid looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely.
Alkamid throws a lazy right hand but Matba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alkamid misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkamid misses with a few strikes there.
Alkamid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alkamid throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily.
Matba is looking for the big counter here.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Alkamid misses the jab.
Matba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matba throws a nice head kick!
Matba feints and then cracks Alkamid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alkamid down. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matba connects with a right hand. Alkamid shakes it off.
Matba throws a head kick that misses.
Alkamid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matba counters with a good, hard body kick but Alkamid shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Matba.
Matba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alkamid throws a series of punches but Matba moves out of range.
A big left from Alkamid misses.
Alkamid throws a right and a left that Matba avoids nicely.
Matba moves out of range as Alkamid strikes.
Alkamid throws a hook but Matba avoids it easily.
Matba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alkamid.
Alkamid misses with a lunging right hand
and Matba makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alkamid really felt that one!
Matba loads up on a big right hand but Alkamid slips the punch.
Alkamid lands a glancing blow to the side of Matba's head.
Matba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hadjiril Matba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alkamid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Matba tenderised Alkamid's leg. Alkamid is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Cheikh Alkamid.
Well Alkamid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheikh Alkamid!
In defeat, Hadjiril Matba stepped up to the mic, saying 'chamba'.
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Event:
Gladius #27
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Matba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by PickleSmith.
Matba thumps PickleSmith with a low kick.
Matba misses with a jab, cross combination.
PickleSmith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matba staying out of range there.
Matba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matba throws a right and a left that PickleSmith avoids nicely.
PickleSmith wants to counter with a clinch but Matba pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Matba.
A low kick from PickleSmith misses
and Matba counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Matba.
Matba lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PickleSmith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matba has time to react.
Matba avoids the head kick by PickleSmith.
Matba scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Percy PickleSmith has been cut.
PickleSmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
PickleSmith fails to land with a series of punches.
PickleSmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Matba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PickleSmith doesn't seem bothered though.
Matba defending well as PickleSmith loads up on a big left hand.
PickleSmith misses with a wild body shot.
PickleSmith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
PickleSmith misses with an attempted mid kick.
PickleSmith looks to land a body kick but Matba moved away.
PickleSmith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten PickleSmith somewhat.
PickleSmith looks winded!
PickleSmith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hadjiril Matba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
PickleSmith misses with a wild combination.
Matba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matba lands a head kick. PickleSmith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
PickleSmith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
PickleSmith avoids the head kick by Matba.
PickleSmith lands with a good body shot.
Matba jabs at PickleSmith's body.
PickleSmith walks into a left hand.
Hadjiril Matba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PickleSmith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matba - that will leave a mark!
Matba misses with a head kick.
Matba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PickleSmith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Matba throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and PickleSmith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PickleSmith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PickleSmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Matba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PickleSmith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Matba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
PickleSmith throws a big right hand that misses.
PickleSmith trying to move into half guard but instead Matba has managed to sweep!#REVR#
PickleSmith is trying to keep Matba in close.
Matba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matba throws a big elbow that misses.
PickleSmith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matba's guard. #REVB##T4#
PickleSmith trying to control but Matba is working from the bottom.
PickleSmith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PickleSmith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matba's head.#SUB#
Matba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! PickleSmith escapes and throws Matba's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
PickleSmith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
PickleSmith staying calm.
Matba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadjiril Matba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percy PickleSmith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matba throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Matba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
PickleSmith won't allow Matba to sweep him here.
PickleSmith trying to control but Matba is working from the bottom.
PickleSmith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
PickleSmith misses with the ground and pound.
PickleSmith working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
PickleSmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
PickleSmith controls the position from side control.#T1#
PickleSmith working away.
Matba tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
PickleSmith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Percy PickleSmith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked PickleSmith off and has taken his back!
Matba tries to keep control of the position but PickleSmith is staying busy.
PickleSmith is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Matba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
PickleSmith just trying to survive but Matba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
PickleSmith can't escape the position.
PickleSmith is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Matba is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but PickleSmith won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matba off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hadjiril Matba!
After winning the bout, Hadjiril Matba 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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