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Event:
OFK 86 - Moreno Vs Horn
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Mouth throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mouth instigates a clinch.
Matthew leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mouth leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matthew slowing the pace effectively.
Mouth effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouth tries to clinch but Matthew is having none of it. #CL#
Mouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Mouth looking to throw knees to the head but Matthew is blocking nicely.
Mouth tries to circle away but Matthew has him pinned against the cage.
Mouth tries to circle away but Matthew has him pinned against the cage.
Mouth is trying to force a seperation but Matthew has the dominant position.
Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Mouth back against the cage.
Mouth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matthew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mouth's efforts to push away.
Mouth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthew has him pressed against the cage.
Matthew controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mouth tries to clinch but Matthew moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Mouth.
#BC#
Mouth breaks from the clinch.
Matthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Mouth pushes Matthew up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Matthew blocks with his arms.
Matthew told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Matthew's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matthew keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthew throws a counter combo.
Matthew swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Mouth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mouth is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthew has double underhooks. #T3#
Matthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mouth's efforts to push away.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Matthew has him pressed against the cage.
Matthew prevents a body shot from Mouth.
Mouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mouth is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthew has double underhooks. #BC#
Mouth breaks the clinch.
Matthew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mouth.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew throws a counter combo.
Matthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouth is looking to clinch but Matthew is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mouth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Mouth throws a head kick but Matthew moves out of range.
Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Mouth tries to clinch but Matthew is having none of it.
Mouth tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
Matthew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthew misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew throws a nice looking combination but Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthew is looking for the big counter here.
Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mouth wants to clinch up but Matthew keeps it at a distance.
Matthew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mouth misses with a body kick.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Mouth.
Matthew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mouth throws a head kick that Matthew semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mouth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mouth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matthew moves out of range of the body kick.
Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mouth here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Matthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mouth. That's going to slow Matthew down.
Sloppy strikes from Matthew. Those never looked like landing.
Mouth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouth tries to clinch up but Matthew circles away and keeps his distance.
Mouth tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
Mouth wants to clinch up but Matthew keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouth.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Matthew. Those never looked like landing.
Mouth wants to clinch up but Matthew keeps it at a distance.
Matthew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Matthew scores with a three punch combo!
Matthew misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthew is looking for the big counter here.
Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Mouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthew, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mouth is looking to clinch but Matthew is avoiding it.
Matthew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mouth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mouth throws a head kick but Matthew moves out of range.
#T2#
Mouth misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Matthew prevents Mouth from breaking the clinch.
Mouth tries a knee to the head but Matthew blocks it.
#BC2#
Matthew breaks the clinch.
Mouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthew circles away.
Mouth looks to land a body kick but Matthew moved away.
Matthew has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Mouth pushes Matthew up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew is stalling here.
Mouth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matthew is breathing heavily.#BC#
Mouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Matthew tries to bum rush Mouth with a series of wild strikes but Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouth throws a head kick but Matthew moves out of range.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mouth closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mouth breaks the clinch.
Matthew darts in looking for a takedown but Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Matthew into the cage.
Mouth tries to clinch but Matthew is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mouth.
Sloppy strikes from Mouth. Those never looked like landing.
Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mouth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mouth is trying to break free.#T4#
Mouth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthew up against the cage.
Mouth controlling the action here for a moment.
Mouth lands a shoulder strike.
Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthew tries to stall but Mouth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mouth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mouth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouth moves in looking to clinch but Matthew pushes him off.
Mouth tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
Mouth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouth slips a jab and a cross from Matthew.
Big Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mouth has closed the distance and engaged Matthew in a clinch.
The referee calls for Matthew to work.
Mouth lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Mouth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouth tries to clinch but Matthew moves out of range. #CL#
Matthew gets tackled into the cage by Mouth. Mouth maintains the clinch.
Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthew can do to turn this around?
Matthew tries to stall but Mouth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
A short right from Mouth on the inside.
Mouth is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matthew tries to stall but Mouth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Matthew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaiden Matthew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouth is looking to clinch.
Matthew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mouth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Matthew has Mouth pressed against the cage, preventing Mouth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matthew manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Mouth tries to clinch but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouth wants to clinch up but Matthew keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mouth instigates a clinch.
Matthew keeps control of Mouth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mouth working hard to break the clinch.
Matthew is trying to maintain a safe position but Mouth gets an underhook and turns Matthew into the cage.
Matthew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mouth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Mouth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mouth pushes Matthew up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouth tries to break free but Matthew pushes him back against the cage.
Mouth stalling the fight.
#T3#
Mouth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mouth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mouth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mouth misses with a head kick.
Mouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouth.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mouth throws a body punch but Matthew moves out of range.
Mouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthew throws a nice looking combination but Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses
and Matthew counters with a left and a right that stings Mouth. #CL#
Mouth clinches up against the cage.
Matthew holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Mouth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mouth as Matthew tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Matthew breaks from the clinch.
Kaiden Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mouth throws a series of punches but Matthew moves out of range.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mouth clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew tries to stall but Mouth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mouth misses with a knee to the head.
Big Mouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mouth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Mouth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mouth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Mouth!
Big Mouth made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A big thanks on Odense MMA - Fight Or Die for the offer to fight here tonight .
Also big thanks on the sponsors, fans and public for the big support, YOU ARE THE BEST !!!
Also thanks to the fans for the big support, it helped me to win here tonight !Thanks to all of you ! Wonderful public, wonderf'. |
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Event:
OFK 76 - Mad Onion Vs Naulakko
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Matthew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersson.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Andersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matthew makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matthew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson throws a right and a left that Matthew avoids nicely.
Matthew appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Matthew appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Andersson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matthew's guard.
Matthew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Andersson cracks Matthew with a solid left hand.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Matthew blocks nicely.
Matthew seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthew.
Matthew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Andersson 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.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthew is keeping the position for now.
Matthew is trying to keep Andersson in close.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andersson trying to control but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Andersson pushing down on Matthew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthew is controlling Andersson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andersson moves into full mount! Matthew won't be happy about that!
Andersson lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Andersson wants to finish this one by submission but Matthew is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andersson.
Andersson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Andersson working for a submission but Matthew is keeping him at bay.
Matthew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Matthew tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Andersson throws some wild stikes that Matthew manages to avoid easily.
Matthew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matthew wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson landing punches.
Matthew wants to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matthew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andersson landing shots from mount. #T4#
Matthew is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Matthew defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andersson.
Matthew can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Andersson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matthew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Andersson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Andersson looking to secure an arm triangle but Matthew defends it well.
Matthew is trying to reverse the position but instead Andersson has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Matthew scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#Andersson is rocked!
Matthew dives in and grabs Andersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes down on Matthew's head and hops out.
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthew finish him?
A combination from Matthew does no damage.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthew throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Andersson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matthew swinging wildly here.
As Matthew backs off Andersson throws a huge counter combo but Matthew manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthew swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Andersson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matthew is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Andersson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matthew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andersson.
Kaiden Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Andersson.#T2#
Matthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andersson.
Matthew throwing a counter right hand but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaiden Matthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Matthew avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew stuffs the takedown.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthew is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Matthew circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Matthew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Matthew throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Kaiden Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew is trying is best to control the position here.
Matthew is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Matthew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson distracts Matthew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andersson wants to stand but Matthew is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matthew looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthew, not yet.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthew is retaining full guard.
Matthew is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Matthew dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Andersson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthew has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matthew stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Matthew is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Andersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Andersson trying to control the action but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Matthew prevents Andersson from moving into mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthew is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matthew is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Matthew defending well. #SUB2#
Andersson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matthew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersson on the ground.#SUB2#
Andersson wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthew gets full guard.
Matthew controlling Andersson's posture. #T3#
Matthew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthew is retaining full guard.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthew looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthew, not yet.
Matthew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthew swivels and escapes.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Matthew went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Andersson dodges the punch combination from Matthew.
#T4#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthew but Matthew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthew appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaiden Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Andersson.
Matthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthew looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
Matthew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Andersson with that takedown attempt.
Matthew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Kaiden Matthew.
I think Matthew has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kaiden Matthew! |
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Event:
OFK 52- Herrington Vs Tudekiks
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Terranova gets the takedown into side control.
Terranova tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Matthew's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthew is letting Terranova control him for a moment.
Matthew can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet.
Terranova is looking to take a break and control but Matthew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthew is looking for a sweep.
Terranova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova trying to control the action but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Terranova just content to control the position. #T1#
Matthew is trying to improve his position.
Terranova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matthew some visible discomfort.
Terranova happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Terranova seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Terranova tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthew is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The referee asks Terranova politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Terranova prefers to stall for the moment though.
Matthew is looking to regain half guard here but Terranova keeps moving and retains side control.
Terranova just content to control the position. #SUB#
Terranova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Terranova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Terranova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Terranova grinds an elbow into Matthew's temple. #SUB#
Terranova is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Matthew is looking for a sweep.
Terranova trying to control the action but Matthew is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Matthew's face as Terranova controls the position.
Terranova trying to control the action but Matthew is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Terranova crashes against the mat.
Matthew is not content to let Terranova control the position.
Terranova controls the position from side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matthew is looking for a sweep.
Terranova working the ground and pound.
Matthew is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Terranova off and has taken his back!
Terranova wants to escape the position.
Terranova just trying to survive but Matthew is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Terranova has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matthew slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Terranova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Terranova dives in and scores a takedown into Matthew's guard.#SUB#
Terranova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terranova working some strikes from top position.
Terranova wants to pass the guard but Matthew is keeping the position.
Matthew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Terranova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Terranova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Terranova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terranova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terranova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terranova controls the pace.
Matthew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Terranova trying to control but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Terranova working some strikes from top position.
Terranova tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthew is retaining full guard.
Matthew looking to control.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Terranova from controlling successfully.
Terranova stays in close to Matthew's body and controls the position.
Matthew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terranova is one step ahead there.
Terranova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Terranova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthew can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Terranova is thwarting Matthew's attempts to control the position.
Terranova passes to full mount!
The referee warns Matthew that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Terranova looking to finish Matthew with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matthew!#SUB#
Terranova has hold of Matthew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matthew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Terranova content just to control the position here.
Terranova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Terranova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthew is looking to escape.
The referee warns Matthew that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Matthew is rocked!#T3#
Oooh a big shot lands for Terranova! Matthew is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emory Terranova!
Emory Terranova seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 39 - Wanker Vs Roffen
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Willshire. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Matthew gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Willshire manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Willshire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willshire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matthew tries to buck Willshire off but Willshire is having none of it.#SUB2#
Willshire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthew, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willshire working the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Willshire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willshire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matthew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Willshire working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthew tries to buck Willshire off but Willshire is having none of it.
Willshire cracks Matthew with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Willshire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthew tries to bench press Willshire off him but Willshire keeps the position.
Matthew is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Willshire working the ground and pound.
Willshire lands an elbow. #ROC2#Matthew is rocked!
Matthew takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Matthew is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Willshire decides to stand back up.
Matthew seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Matthew fails to land with a series of punches.
Willshire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Matthew feints and as Willshire raises his hands in defense, Matthew changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthew is fighting to break Willshire's control of his arms but Willshire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matthew prevents Willshire from getting back to his feet.
Willshire pulls Matthew in close to prevent any damage.
Matthew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Matthew won't allow Willshire to get back to his feet.
Matthew slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Willshire is looking to stand up but Matthew isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Willshire shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willshire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willshire loads up on a big right hand but Matthew slips the punch.
Matthew fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willshire. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Willshire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Willshire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Willshire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willshire won't allow Matthew to sweep him here.
Matthew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Matthew is trying to control. Willshire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perdue Willshire dominated that round.
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#
Matthew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willshire throws out the jab.
Willshire avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Matthew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Willshire sprawls well initially but Matthew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Willshire is trying to stand.
Willshire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willshire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Matthew stops Willshire from standing up.
Matthew trying to control the position from guard on top but Willshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matthew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willshire is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Willshire drives through and clinches with Matthew against the cage.
Willshire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Willshire tries to pull guard but Matthew won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Willshire backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Willshire.
Matthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthew prevents Willshire from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Willshire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willshire is looking to clinch but Matthew is avoiding it.
Matthew is looking for a counter combo.
Willshire dodges the punch combination from Matthew.
Willshire wants to counter the offense by Matthew and move into the clinch position.#T3##TD#
Matthew drives through with a takedown into Willshire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willshire is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Willshire postures up and lands a big shot to Matthew's brow.
Willshire landing some decent shots from guard.
Willshire pushing down on Matthew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Willshire connects with a nice short shot to Matthew's temple.
Matthew is refusing to be controlled, as Willshire sits in half guard.
Matthew tries to kick Willshire off but Willshire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Willshire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Willshire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willshire.
Matthew taking some punishment here, with Willshire in his half guard.
Matthew wants to improve his position but Willshire is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willshire working Matthew over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willshire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Willshire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthew with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willshire slips a nice elbow through Matthew's hands, connecting with Matthew's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willshire winds up and cracks Matthew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perdue Willshire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Matthew throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willshire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthew is in Willshire's guard.
Matthew trying to control the position from guard on top but Willshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willshire trying to control the position here.
Matthew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willshire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew controlling from the top position.
Perdue Willshire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willshire wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Willshire holds on and takes a little breather.
Willshire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matthew controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willshire throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Matthew looking to score a takedown here. Willshire is defending well but Matthew drives through and ends up in Willshire's guard.
Willshire is wriggling around but Matthew manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Willshire is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Willshire wants to control but Matthew is keeping busy.
Willshire manages to get to full guard.
Matthew won't allow Willshire to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willshire is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Matthew is trying to keep Willshire in close.
Willshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willshire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Willshire distracts Matthew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Willshire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Willshire trying to control but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Perdue Willshire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matthew wants to sweep here but Willshire controlling him for the moment.
Willshire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthew controlling Willshire's posture.
Kaiden Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willshire stays in close to Matthew's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matthew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Willshire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willshire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Willshire won't allow Matthew to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perdue Willshire.
I've got Willshire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perdue Willshire! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Matthew.
Matthew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matthew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is pushing down on Matthew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthew is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Matthew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Matthew dodges it nicely.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Ground and pound from Jenkins. #SUB2#
Matthew is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jenkins has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jenkins pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Matthew is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Jenkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venzin tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venzin sprawls well. Venzin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthew gets slowly back to his feet.
Ethan Venzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Matthew moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Venzin manages to break the clinch.
Matthew blocks a head kick by Venzin.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses
and Matthew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthew leaves Venzin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venzin connects with a solid leg kick.
Venzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Venzin.
#T1#
Matthew dodges the punch combination from Venzin.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Venzin.
Matthew feinted with a counter takedown.
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Venzin looks winded!#CL#
Matthew forces Venzin back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Matthew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew shoots in and drives through. Venzin sprawls well.#CL#
Matthew instigates a clinch. #TD#
Matthew successfully pulls guard.
Venzin won't allow Matthew to get back to his feet. #ES#
Matthew scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Venzin.
Venzin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Venzin misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiden Matthew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venzin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Venzin wants it to stay on the feet.
Venzin tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Matthew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthew goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Matthew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthew slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthew.
Venzin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Venzin fails with a takedown attempt.
Venzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venzin stuffs the takedown.
Venzin throws a fast counter high kick but Matthew manages to duck under it in time.
Matthew tries to clinch but Venzin is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Venzin.
Matthew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venzin is defended easily by Matthew.#T4##CL#
Matthew has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Matthew pulls guard. #ES#
Matthew scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Venzin closes the distance and clinches.
Matthew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Venzin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthew avoids the elbow strike from Venzin, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kaiden Matthew will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matthew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Matthew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matthew shoots in and drives through. Venzin sprawls well.
Venzin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthew.
Venzin fails to land the takedown.
Matthew checks a leg kick nicely.
Matthew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Venzin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Venzin wants it to stay on the feet.
Venzin looks for a takedown but Matthew sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Venzin. No joy for Matthew on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiden Matthew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Venzin defends well and Matthew ends up having to push Venzin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthew shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Matthew throws a head kick that misses.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matthew blocks a head kick by Venzin.
Matthew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Venzin.
Venzin throws a head kick but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew fails to land the takedown.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Venzin sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Venzin gets a clinch.
Matthew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Venzin smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Venzin.
Venzin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Matthew shoots in for a double leg but Venzin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Venzin does no damage.
Matthew appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Venzin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Matthew shoots for a takedown but Venzin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Venzin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Venzin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthew counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Venzin as Matthew shoots in.
Kaiden Matthew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthew blocks a head kick by Venzin.
Matthew attempts a counter takedown but Venzin avoids it well and moves away.
Matthew shoots for a double leg takedown but Venzin sprawls well. He's pushed Matthew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Venzin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthew tries to avoid it but Venzin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthew to the ground. Matthew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Venzin tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Venzin.
Matthew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venzin but Venzin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Venzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew stuffs the takedown attempt from Venzin. Venzin gets slowly back to his feet.
Venzin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venzin tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthew.#T4#
Venzin tries to clinch
and Matthew counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ethan Venzin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthew slips a jab and a cross from Venzin.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick by Venzin misses
and Matthew counters with a left to the body.
Venzin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venzin unleashes a big counter combination but Matthew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthew fakes the leg kick and cracks Venzin in the body.
Venzin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Venzin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Matthew moves into range and clinches up with Venzin.
Venzin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Venzin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Venzin stuffs the takedown attempt from Matthew. Matthew gets slowly back to his feet.
Venzin tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew blocks a head kick by Venzin.
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Matthew went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthew misses with a takedown attempt
and Venzin counters with a straight right hand.
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Matthew is looking to counter the offense by Venzin and move into the clinch.
Matthew shoots in for a takedown but Venzin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiden Matthew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venzin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venzin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthew is out of range.
Matthew dives in and grabs Venzin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venzin pushes down on Matthew's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venzin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Matthew moves into the clinch.#T1#
Matthew tries to pull guard but Venzin won't allow it.
Venzin working hard to break the clinch.
Venzin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Venzin's efforts to push away.
Matthew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Venzin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matthew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Venzin to keep the fight standing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venzin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthew holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Venzin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Venzin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthew pinned against the cage. Matthew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Venzin.
Venzin throws a body kick that misses
and Matthew counters with a one-two to the body.
Venzin throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Matthew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthew.
Venzin tries to break free but Matthew pushes him back against the cage.
Venzin tries to break free but Matthew pushes him back against the cage.
Matthew missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Matthew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Venzin throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
Matthew tries to clinch up but Venzin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthew looks to land a combination. Venzin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Venzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Matthew takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Matthew jumps guard and drags Venzin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venzin throws an elbow that misses. Matthew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venzin's guard. Nice move by Matthew!#REVR#
Venzin is looking to stand up but Matthew isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Kaiden Matthew.
I think Matthew has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Matthew! |
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