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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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237 lbs
14 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrix misses the body punch
and Cregov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matrix gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cregov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matrix throws an off balance right hand
and Cregov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cregov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrix.
Cregov blocks the body kick.
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matrix lands a jab to Cregov's midsection.
Cregov connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Cregov blocks the leg kick.
Matrix misses with a kick to the body
and Cregov counters with an outside leg kick.
Matrix avoids the body shot from Cregov.
Cregov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matrix is out of range.
Matrix instigates a clinch.
Matrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cregov is trying to maintain a safe position but Matrix gets an underhook and turns Cregov into the cage.
Cregov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cregov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matrix closes the distance but Cregov moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix lunges at Cregov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cregov's hand.
Cregov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cregov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cregov throws a wild body kick that Matrix sees coming a mile off.
Cregov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matrix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cregov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matrix is in Cregov's guard.
Matrix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matrix postures up in Cregov's guard and throws a big left but Cregov blocks it.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Cregov keeps moving.
Matrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Cregov is retaining full guard.
Matrix trying to control but Cregov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cregov pulls Matrix in close to prevent any damage.
Matrix trying to control but Cregov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because John Matrix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cregov lands with a shot to the body.
Cregov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matrix misses with a body shot.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cregov but Cregov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cregov throws a front kick aimed at Matrix's knee but Matrix avoids it well.
Matrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cregov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matrix throws a shot to the body.
Cregov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matrix's head.
A low kick from Matrix is predictable there
and Cregov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirian Cregov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matrix misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cregov swivels and escapes.
Cregov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cregov. That's going to slow Matrix down.
Matrix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matrix is breathing heavily.
Cregov misses with a head kick.
Matrix throws a leg kick
and Cregov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matrix blocks a jab.
Matrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cregov counters with a leg kick.
Matrix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matrix throws a body punch but Cregov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov misses the shot to the body.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cregov moves away.
Cregov thumps Matrix with a low kick.
Cregov works Matrix's body with a nice hook.
Matrix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matrix's sensitive parts.
Cregov cracks Matrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Cregov.
Cregov scores with a nice strike.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cregov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Matrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Matrix tries to avoid it.
Cregov lands a slapping body shot.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cregov throws a body punch but Matrix moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Cregov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A good leg kick by Cregov.
Cregov lands a slapping body shot.
Matrix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cregov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Matrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cregov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cregov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cregov lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Cregov.
Matrix takes a swing at Cregov's ribcage but misses.
Matrix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cregov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matrix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cregov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cregov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cregov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Matrix avoids the body shot from Cregov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cregov feints and then cracks Matrix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matrix down.
Cregov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cregov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cregov 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cregov.
Cregov throws a body punch but Matrix moves out of range.
Cregov scores with a nice right hand.
Matrix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cregov connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matrix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cregov connects with a nice looking jab.
Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matrix's sensitive parts.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Cregov.
Cregov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cregov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matrix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix walks into a stiff left hand from Cregov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cregov. Matrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cregov. No joy for Matrix on that attempt.
Cregov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cregov moves out of range of the body kick.
Matrix throws a leg kick
and Cregov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cregov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cregov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cregov. Cregov obviously looking to wear him down.
Cregov scores with a leg kick.
Cregov misses with a head kick.
Cregov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cregov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cregov connects with a body shot that sends Matrix's belly button to the back.
Cregov lands a really nice looking cross but Matrix seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cregov throws a leg kick which misses Matrix's front leg but catches the back leg as Matrix tries to avoid it.
Cregov misses the shot to the body.
Cregov misses with a kick to the body.
Cregov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cregov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matrix will feel that in the morning.
Cregov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matrix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirian Cregov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cregov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cregov scores with a leg kick.
Cregov is looking to slow Matrix down with leg kicks.
Matrix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cregov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Cregov.
Cregov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matrix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cregov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matrix is out of range and Cregov settles back down.
Cregov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cregov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cregov scores with a spinning back kick!
Cregov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cregov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matrix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cregov counters with a big head kick but Matrix shrugs it off.
Matrix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cregov throws a leg kick but Matrix moved away.
Matrix walks into a left hand.
Matrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix misses with a body shot
and Cregov counters with a good low kick that Matrix was not able to check.
Matrix misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Cregov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cregov works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirian Cregov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Matrix's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cregov throws a head kick that Matrix semi-blocks.
Cregov scores with a body shot.
Cregov connects with an inside leg kick.
Matrix tries to clinch but Cregov moves out of range.
Cregov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matrix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix misses with a shot to the body
and Cregov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cregov.
Matrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cregov. Matrix shrugs it off though.
Matrix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matrix is looking to wear down Cregov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matrix moves out of range of the body kick.
Matrix swings widly with a right hand
and Cregov counters with a flying knee that drops Matrix! Cregov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirian Cregov!
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