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Event:
HFC 96: Ragnarson vs Hellmuth
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Matos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bones Junior.
Matos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bones Junior scores with a sloppy right hand. Matos should have avoided that one.
Matos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bones Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matos somewhat.
Jonny Bones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Matos off the cage and back into range.
Matos tries for a takedown but Bones Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caliman Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Bones Junior misses.
Matos is looking for a counter combo.
Matos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bones Junior as he avoids it easily.
Matos slips a jab from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior lands with a hook. Matos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matos ducks under a wild hook from Bones Junior.
An attempted straight right counter from Matos misses the target.
Matos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bones Junior tries to sprawl but Matos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Matos is working for a submission of some sort.
Matos prevents Bones Junior from standing back up.
#T1#
Bones Junior tries to kick Matos off in order to stand up. Matos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bones Junior is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matos advances nicely into full mount.
Matos lands a couple of good shots and Bones Junior has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bones Junior is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bones Junior is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bones Junior covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Matos lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Bones Junior preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matos.
Bones Junior trying to get back to his feet but Matos is in full control for now. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bones Junior is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Matos throwing sloppy strikes.
Bones Junior is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Matos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Bones Junior is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Matos manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Matos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caliman Matos!
A very excited looking Caliman Matos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jonny Bones Junior stepped up to the mic, saying 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.
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Event:
RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Matos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Schopenhauer actively working from the bottom here.
Schopenhauer moves into full guard.
Matos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Schopenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matos looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Schopenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos is pushing down on Schopenhauer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schopenhauer is fighting to maintain full guard but Matos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matos passes to side control.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Matos prevents Schopenhauer from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schopenhauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to full guard.
Schopenhauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for a guillotine here but Matos defends easily.
Schopenhauer looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schopenhauer is retaining full guard.
Matos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matos stands and throws Schopenhauer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matos tries to move to mount but Schopenhauer blocks the move with his legs.
Schopenhauer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schopenhauer controlling the position for now.
Matos is looking to advance position but Schopenhauer won't allow it. #T3#
Schopenhauer is looking for a sweep. Matos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schopenhauer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matos wants to pass to mount but Schopenhauer is defending the position.
Matos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schopenhauer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schopenhauer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Schopenhauer defends it.
Schopenhauer tries to get to full guard but Matos has control of the leg. #T4#
Schopenhauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matos is looking to work some ground and pound but Schopenhauer has wrist control.#SUB#
Schopenhauer looking for a triangle here. Matos is fighting it but it looks tight! Schopenhauer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Our winner, Arthur Schopenhauer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matos on his heels. He'll look to pass Matos's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendez postures up in Matos's guard and throws a big left but Matos blocks it.
Mendez throws a strike but Matos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Matos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Mendez defends it. #SUB2#
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Matos seems to be working for a kimura but Mendez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez trying to control here.
Matos works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Matos landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble! #ROC#
Mendez is rocked!
Mendez wants to control but Matos is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Matos.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Matos finish him?#SUB#
Matos has isolated one of Mendez's arms. Mendez looking to fight him off but Matos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caliman Matos!
After the fight, Caliman Matos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Guillermo Mendez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry fans'.
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Event:
HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Matos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matos wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Matos pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! #SUB#
Matos working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Matos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Matos 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.#T1#
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matos landing strikes from the mount.
Matos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones tries to hold on but Matos pushes him away.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones looks winded!
Matos passes to side control. #SUB#
Matos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!#T2#
Jones gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Matos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matos trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Matos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is in trouble now - Matos has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3##SUB#
Matos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!
Matos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matos is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4##SUB#
Matos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Matos cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caliman Matos!
Caliman Matos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Nemkov.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Matos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matos closes the distance and clinches up with Nemkov, looking for a takedown. Matos pushes Nemkov against the cage but Nemkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nemkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Matos with that takedown attempt.
Oleg Nemkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos shoots in and drives through. Nemkov sprawls well.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Nemkov. No joy for Matos on that attempt.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nemkov sprawls well. Nemkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matos gets slowly back to his feet.
Nemkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nemkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Nemkov.
Matos tries for a takedown but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nemkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Matos dives in for a single leg takedown but Nemkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Matos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov.
Matos darts in looking for a takedown but Nemkov gets double underhooks and turns Matos into the cage.
Nemkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nemkov throws a lazy right hand but Matos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Matos avoids nicely.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Matos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Matos looks to move away, Nemkov throws a big counter combo but Matos just gets out of the way.
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nemkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Matos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nemkov as he avoids it easily.
Nemkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Matos moves out of range.
Matos shoots in for a double leg but Nemkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nemkov throws a head kick that misses.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Nemkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Matos scores with a takedown into Nemkov's guard.
Nemkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nemkov working a defensive guard here.
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Matos controlling him for the moment.
Nemkov pulls Matos in to control the position.
Nemkov keeping full guard, as Matos tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Nemkov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nemkov has tightened it up now! Matos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov 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:
HFC 62:Bambele vs Bones.J
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiremu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wiremu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wiremu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiremu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiremu wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiremu wants to slow Matos down by chopping away at his legs.
Matos slips a jab and a cross from Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to bum rush Matos with a series of wild strikes but Matos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matos fails with a takedown attempt.
Wiremu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiremu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matos. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wiremu but Wiremu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aloysius Wiremu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos moves out of range as Wiremu strikes.
Wiremu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matos. #T1##CL#
Wiremu pushes Matos up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu.
Matos is working for takedown but Wiremu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiremu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matos or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matos.
Wiremu misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiremu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
Matos tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiremu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiremu.#ROC#
Matos is rocked!
Matos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matos is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiremu finish him?
Still in the clinch, Wiremu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiremu.
Wiremu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu lands a big right hand! Matos is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aloysius Wiremu!
Aloysius Wiremu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tszyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matos somewhat.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Matos manages to avoid it.
Matos shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Tszyu. No joy for Matos on that attempt.
Kostya Tszyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Matos's head but Matos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matos moves away.
Matos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Matos's shoulder, as Matos tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
Matos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Tszyu as Matos shoots in.
Tszyu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Matos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tszyu presses forward with punches and knees until Matos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Matos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Tszyu!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Matos shoots in and gets a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Matos passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matos works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Matos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spencer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Matos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Matos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T1##SUB#
Matos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spencer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matos lands a big elbow - Spencer is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Spencer is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Caliman Matos!
Caliman Matos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Matos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Rock tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Matos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rock defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matos working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matos's guard.
Rock controlling the action here.
Rock drops an elbow to the side of Matos's head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Rock 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.
Matos wants to get back to full guard but Rock has mounted him!
Rock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Matos tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Matos is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Rock.
Rock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rock breaks from Matos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Matos gets back to half guard.
Rock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rock working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Matos is rocked!
Matos is trying to get back to full guard.
Matos is trying to maintain the position but Rock is very close to passing his half guard.
Rock prevents Matos from improving his position.
Rock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Matos has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Matos has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Matos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock working over Matos with some ground and pound. Matos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matos trying to control here.
Matos wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Matos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rock's guard.
Matos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rock manages to get back to half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Matos seems to be working for a kimura but Rock defends the submission attempt.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Matos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos is pressing down on Rock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rock is holding on for now.
Rock is in trouble now - Matos has advanced to mount!
Rock is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Matos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rock!
Rock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rock advances to half guard.
Matos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matos is looking to escape.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock is continuing to stall.#T2#
Rock 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.
Matos is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Rock there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rock in particular looking to stall.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matos is trying to control but Rock passes into side control!
#T3#
Rock trying to control the action but Matos is working from the bottom.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rock has Matos flattened out and is raining down punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Rock cracks Matos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Matos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rock scores with punches from the back.
Matos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Matos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock prevents Matos from getting the reversal.
Rock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Matos. #TD#
Matos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matos is in Rock's guard.#SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Matos defends easily.
Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock controlling Matos's posture.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard. #T1#
Rock pulls Matos in to control the position.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Matos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matos's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Matos has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Matos has an active guard here but Rock has managed to pass into half guard.
Rock content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Matos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Rock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rock slips a nice elbow through Matos's hands, connecting with Matos's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Matos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Rock trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Caliman Matos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rock working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Rock!
Abu Rock 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:
UPF 50: Ramazanov - Jules
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Matos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Aronsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Matos toppling to the canvas! Matos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aronsson finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Caliman Matos has been cut.
Matos drops his hands momentarily. Aronsson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Matos staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Matos doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Aronsson!
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