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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Matthew (ranked 1396 p4p, 5935 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 197 p4p, 528 weight class). Bjj Spar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjj Spar !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew lands a slapping body shot.
Spar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthew's waist but Matthew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spar off to one side.
Matthew throwing a counter right hand but Spar manages to avoid it.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthew on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthew's guard now, I'm sure.
Matthew controlling Spar 's posture.
Spar stands and throws Matthew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spar trying to control the position but Matthew is working away.
Spar tries for a kimura but Matthew is defending well.
Spar swings around for an armbar but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spar 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar has his foot on Matthew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthew works his way back into a safe position though.
Spar 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.
Spar pulls Matthew in close to prevent any damage.
Matthew postures up.
Matthew content to stall in guard here.
Matthew's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthew throwing strikes from guard but Spar blocks nicely.
Spar wants to sweep here but Matthew controlling him for the moment.
Matthew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spar wants to sweep here but Matthew controlling him for the moment.
Matthew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matthew stopping the sweep attempt from Spar .
Spar pulls Matthew in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthew sprawls well. Matthew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Spar dives in and grabs Matthew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthew pushes down on Spar 's head and hops out.
Matthew connects with a single shot there.
Matthew lands a glancing blow to the side of Spar 's head.
Matthew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spar shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthew tries to sprawl out of it but Spar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthew connects with a looping right hand.
Matthew works Spar 's body with a nice hook.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spar tries for a takedown but Matthew circles away easily
and Matthew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthew sprawls well. Matthew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Matthew.
No luck for Spar with that takedown attempt.
Bjj Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthew lands a body shot.
Matthew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spar on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Matthew finds it's target.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spar somewhat.
Spar looks winded!
Spar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Matthew.
Spar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew cracks Spar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Matthew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthew is fending him off so far but Spar persists. Nope, Matthew circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Matthew.
Matthew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matthew lands a lovely overhand right.
Spar is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Matthew.
Spar is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthew finish him?
Spar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spar is in Matthew's guard.
Matthew has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spar seems to have recovered his senses.
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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Matthew closes the distance and pushes Spar back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spar is looking for a takedown.
Matthew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spar .
Matthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Matthew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthew pulls Spar in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Matthew is keeping the position.
Spar stands and throws Matthew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matthew wants to control but Spar postures up.
Matthew tries to bench press Spar off him but Spar keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Spar tries for a kimura but Matthew is defending well.
Bjj Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthew keeps Spar under control for a moment.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Spar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matthew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthew tries to get out of the position.
Matthew prevents Spar from moving into mount.
Spar works to advance to full mount. Matthew defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar looking to secure an arm triangle but Matthew defends it well.
Spar working for a guillotine from mount but Matthew is in no mood to give up.
Matthew wants to control but Spar is having none of it.
Matthew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthew wants to hold on but Spar pushes him away.
Spar is working for a guillotine from mount but Matthew frees his head quite easily.
Matthew tries to hold on but Spar postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to take Matthew's back but he can't do it this time.
Spar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matthew is on top in guard.
Matthew showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spar looking for a sweep. Not yet Spar , not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Matthew dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthew circles away.
No luck for Spar with that takedown attempt.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matthew misses the shot to the body.
Matthew lands with a nice body punch.
Matthew stuffs the takedown attempt from Spar . Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew connects with a body shot.
Matthew scores with a body shot.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew jabs Spar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spar fails with the takedown
letting Matthew counter with a right hand.
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!
Spar fails with the takedown
and Matthew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spar shoots for a takedown but Matthew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew lands a slapping body shot.
Matthew lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Matthew.
Spar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matthew to the ground. Spar is now in Matthew's guard.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthew has his hands on Spar 's head, controlling the position.
Matthew can't keep his opponent in guard - Spar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to advance position but Matthew won't allow it.
Matthew has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spar is working away from the top position though.
Matthew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthew's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew keeping control of the position.
Spar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matthew tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.
Matthew is trying is best to control the position here.
Spar is looking for a kimura here.
Spar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthew sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjj Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Matthew defends it.
Spar is working for a kimura but Matthew is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthew is concentrating on defense, preventing Spar from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patrick Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Matthew finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthew. That snapped Spar 's head back.
Patrick Matthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Spar with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Matthew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthew, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Matthew!
Patrick Matthew 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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hype
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