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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auston Matthews (ranked 4276 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Gwynn Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 162 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Auston Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gwynn Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews scores with the left hand. Kramer knows he should have avoided that one.
Kramer has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Kramer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kramer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Kramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.
Kramer drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.
Kramer trying to strike off his back.
Kramer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Kramer seems keen to control Matthews's posture.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a combination
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Kramer dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is doing well to control the position and prevent Matthews from advancing to side control.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Auston Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Kramer.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Matthews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews connects with the punch.
It looks like Gwynn Kramer has been cut.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kramer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kramer controlling the action here for a moment.
Kramer gets control of Matthews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kramer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramer 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.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it.
Kramer has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kramer gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Kramer passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kramer stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kramer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kramer manages to circle out of the way.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Auston Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gwynn Kramer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Matthews.
Kramer dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kramer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Matthews looking to control.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer controlling from the top position.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kramer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Auston Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwynn Kramer.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Kramer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kramer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews lands a head shot.
Kramer looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Kramer persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Auston Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer misses with a kick to the body
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kramer is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Kramer wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Auston Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Auston Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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