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Event:
Batoru FC 7
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Matthews throws a jab when Nagato was well out of range.#TD2#
Nagato bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nagato is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matthews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Nagato stands up and beckons Matthews to his feet.
Matthews throws a right hand that Nagato ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagato also avoids with ease.
Nagato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagato manages to avoid it.
And Nagato tries to counter it with a takedown but Matthews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Nagato on that attempt.
Alexander Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uzumaki Nagato.
Nagato scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagato shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Nagato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Nagato shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagato was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nagato enables Matthews to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nagato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Nagato manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Matthews keeps control of Nagato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but Nagato is controlling the position.
Nagato fails to pull guard.
Nagato has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Nagato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nagato tries to pull guard but Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Nagato is trying to pull guard but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Nagato wants a takedown but no success here.
Nagato looks winded!
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Nagato is controlling him.
Nagato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagato goes for a takedown attempt but Matthews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Matthews.#T3#
Nagato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Matthews dives in and scores a takedown into Nagato's guard.
Nagato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matthews cracks Nagato with a solid left hand.
Matthews looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Matthews landing some decent shots from guard.
Matthews postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagato has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews won't allow Nagato to sweep him here.
Matthews landing with the ground and pound.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagato's head.#ROC#
Nagato is rocked!
Matthews gets to his feet and stands over Nagato, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nagato felt that one! Matthews unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nagato from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Romanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Matthews has been cut.#TD#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanov is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanov's head.#SUB2#
Romanov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Matthews has his hands clasped together but Romanov extends and breaks Matthews's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Romanov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uri Romanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts UnExposed, as that shot connected.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
UnExposed throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from UnExposed.
Alexander Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from UnExposed.
UnExposed digs a good body shot into Matthews's ribs.
UnExposed scores with a jab. Matthews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
UnExposed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
UnExposed digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
UnExposed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
UnExposed sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from UnExposed.
Good shot there by UnExposed.
UnExposed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
UnExposed fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Donk. UnExposed catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
UnExposed dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
UnExposed shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Am UnExposed.
UnExposed cracks Matthews with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Matthews tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but UnExposed pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Matthews is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am UnExposed!
I Am UnExposed decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Romanov throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romanov's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Romanov darts in trying to clinch
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romanov wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Romanov tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov drops his hands momentarily and Matthews takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Romanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into Romanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romanov on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews throws a strike but Romanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #T1#
Romanov is looking to stand up but Matthews won't let him.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.#ES#
Matthews pushes Romanov off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matthews.
Romanov tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
Matthews feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Romanov is rocked!
Romanov drops his hands for a split second and Matthews immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Romanov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Matthews follows up with a right hand that knocks Romanov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones slips under a jab.
Matthews stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Matthews's back.#T1##SUB2#
Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Matthews is defending it well.
Matthews is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Matthews is defending it well.
#ES#
Matthews manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T2#
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
Alexander Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Matthews and move into the clinch position.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.#TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Matthews tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Matthews pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Jones has been cut.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matthews has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.#TD#
Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexander Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews lands a jab.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Matthews attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad. #TD#
Matthews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Matthews in his half guard.
Ryan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matthews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones has hold of Matthews's hands but Matthews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matthews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matthews lands a nice short elbow.
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. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
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. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Jones's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
The cut above Ryan Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Matthews advancing to mount.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Matthews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Matthews won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.#CUT#
Ryan Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romanov is looking to clinch.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Romanov shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Romanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matthews really felt that one!
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews backing away here, and Romanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matthews misses with a right hand
and Romanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Matthews misses with a left hand
and Romanov counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range. #CL2#
Romanov has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Romanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
#T2#
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Romanov keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Romanov trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Romanov drops back down to his feet.
Alexander Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Romanov.
Matthews avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Romanov lands an uppercut.#T3#
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romanov tries to clinch #TD#
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romanov won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Romanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matthews lands some shots froms side control.
Matthews scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Romanov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Matthews can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Matthews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Romanov there.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Romanov tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
Matthews grinds an elbow into Romanov's temple.
Romanov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Romanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanov gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov looking to control.
#SUB#
Romanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matthews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Romanov is tightening it up a little... Matthews has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matthews reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matthews taps out! Nice BJJ there by Romanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Uri Romanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Matthews has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Romanov.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into Romanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Romanov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Matthews stands up over Romanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romanov 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#
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Romanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romanov stops Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Romanov wants to stand but Matthews has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romanov is working away from the top position though.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanov works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Romanov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Matthews manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying to improve his position.
Romanov advances to mount. #T2#
Matthews is squirming around, avoiding Romanov's attempts to control the action.
Romanov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matthews working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Romanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Matthews can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romanov trying to control but Matthews is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Matthews is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Romanov has taken his back!#SUB#
Romanov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Matthews taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Romanov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uri Romanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Romanov sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Matthews lands a left and a right that sends Romanov crashing to the canvas! Matthews dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Uri Romanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Romanov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Romanov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Matthews!
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