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Event:
IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Masten tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gordon Masten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Masten connects with a single shot there.
Matthews is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masten works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Masten lands a right hook to the body.
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masten catches Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masten digs a good body shot into Matthews's ribs.
Masten connects with a crisp jab.
Masten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masten scores with a body shot.
Masten connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
A low kick lands for Masten.
Masten jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masten cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.#ROC#Matthews is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Masten! Matthews is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Masten!
Gordon Masten retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Gordon Masten 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:
IFC 3: Joshua vs Heart
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews 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.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control but Matthews postures up.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Johnson prevents Matthews from moving into mount.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Matthews is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matthews wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Matthews is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Matthews has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matthews to regain full guard.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Matthews is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matthews has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matthews. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Matthews locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalton Matthews!
Jaren Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off, I have work to do, and fuck you Dalton lets run it back pussy.'. |
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