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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Matrix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Matrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matrix throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matrix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Steve Stevenson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Matrix.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.
Matrix feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matrix!
Stevenson looks gassed!
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Matrix.
Matrix lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matrix. Matrix obviously looking to wear him down.
Matrix throws a leg kick which misses Stevenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevenson tries to avoid it.
Matrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matrix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matrix lunges at Stevenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stevenson's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matrix.
Matrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stevenson's hands.
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matrix.
Good exchange - Matrix coming out on top.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matrix.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matrix, right into the meat.
A head kick from Matrix lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Matrix lands a head kick!
Matrix cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Matrix lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Matrix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.
Matrix lands with a cross.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matrix, right into the meat.
Matrix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Matrix.
Matrix catches Stevenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matrix scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Matrix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Matrix.
Matrix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matrix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matrix cracks the inside of Stevenson's front leg.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevenson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matrix - the referee stops the clock and Stevenson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matrix. Stevenson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matrix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matrix counters with a leg kick.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson walks into a jab.
Matrix connects with a nice looking jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matrix scores with a hook.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matrix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Matrix.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matrix.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Matrix.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matrix throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Matrix cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Matrix lands.
Stevenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matrix lands a high kick!
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix lands a high kick!
Stevenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matrix.
Nice uppercut lands for Matrix. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Matrix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stevenson's calf.
Matrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matrix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson drops his hands momentarily and Matrix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matrix thuds his right hand into Stevenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matrix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
Matrix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matrix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson moves forwards but Matrix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Matrix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matrix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matrix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matrix scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matrix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Matrix does it's job there.
Matrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matrix. Matrix obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Matrix scores with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matrix!
Matrix lands a high kick!
Matrix stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Matrix slams his shin into Stevenson's torso.
Matrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevenson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix keeps Stevenson at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stevenson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Matrix lands a high kick!
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matrix lands an overhand right.
Matrix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matrix stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matrix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matrix.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matrix - that will leave a mark!
Matrix cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Matrix.
Matrix misses with a double jab.
Matrix stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matrix.
Matrix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John Matrix is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Matrix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matrix lands a two punch combo.
Matrix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matrix scores with a decent looking hook.
Matrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Good shot there by Matrix.
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
Matrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevenson.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matrix feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Matrix scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix connects with a single shot there.
Matrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Matrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matrix cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
Matrix staying out of range there.
Matrix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matrix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matrix throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
Matrix lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevenson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matrix - the referee stops the clock and Stevenson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matrix. Stevenson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevenson's sensitive parts.
Matrix lands a head kick. Stevenson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands a left and a right that send Stevenson crashing to the mat, dazed. Matrix thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stevenson is rocked!
Matrix cracks Stevenson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stevenson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matrix pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stevenson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Matrix!
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