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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leighton Matias was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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257 lbs
39 - 18 - 1 |
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195 cm
34
280 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leighton Matias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
Matias looks to clinch
and Aguinaldo counters with a shoot takedown. Matias fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matias looking for a sweep. Not yet Matias, not yet.
Matias told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Aguinaldo throws a strike but Matias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matias throws an elbow that misses. Aguinaldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matias's guard. Nice move by Aguinaldo!
Aguinaldo has gone for a leg lock! Matias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aguinaldo's guard.
Matias landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias distracts Aguinaldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aguinaldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matias throws an elbow that misses. Aguinaldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matias's guard. Nice move by Aguinaldo!
Matias seems keen to control Aguinaldo's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matias is on top in guard.
Matias trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguinaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matias looking to sit in guard and control but Aguinaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aguinaldo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aguinaldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguinaldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matias trying to keep a closed guard but Aguinaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Matias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aguinaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aguinaldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Matias has wrist control.
Aguinaldo trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.
Aguinaldo preventing the sweep.
Aguinaldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguinaldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aguinaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matias has his feet on Aguinaldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matias moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Matias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matias connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Aguinaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aguinaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguinaldo is defending well for now.
Matias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matias.
Aguinaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matiass head.
A right hand to the body from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguinaldo.
Matias blocks an uppercut.
Aguinaldo dodges an elbow strike from Matias.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matias as Aguinaldo tries to tie him up.
Aguinaldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Matias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leighton Matias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Matias finds it's way through Aguinaldo's defenses.
Aguinaldo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matias to the ground. Aguinaldo is now in Matias's guard.
Aguinaldo passes into half guard.
Matias tries to roll over but Aguinaldo keeps him under control.
Aguinaldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matias defending well though.
Matias is trying to control but can't.
Aguinaldo is just content to waste time from the top position. Matias takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matias is pulling down on Aguinaldo's head to control his posture.
Aguinaldo landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguinaldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo wants to control from the top but Matias keeps moving.
Aguinaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Matias.
Matias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aguinaldo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matias trying to control the position.
Aguinaldo lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aguinaldo gets back to half guard.
Andres Aguinaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matias is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aguinaldo reverses the position - he's now on top in Matias's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguinaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aguinaldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matias has control of Aguinaldo's left arm, preventing Aguinaldo from doing any damage.
Aguinaldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aguinaldo works over Matias with some ground and pound from guard.
Aguinaldo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aguinaldo trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.
Aguinaldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aguinaldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matias trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguinaldo throws an elbow that misses. Matias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aguinaldo's guard. Nice move by Matias!
Aguinaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matias.
Matias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matias throws a strike but Aguinaldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aguinaldo trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Aguinaldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andres Aguinaldo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aguinaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matias tries to clinch up but Aguinaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aguinaldo tries to keep at a distance but Matias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matias lands a damaging elbow.
Matias throws an elbow that misses.
Aguinaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aguinaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aguinaldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aguinaldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andres Aguinaldo's cut is getting worse.
Aguinaldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aguinaldo scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matias wants to clinch up but Aguinaldo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aguinaldo.
Matias wants to clinch
so Aguinaldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aguinaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matias holds on and takes a little breather.
Aguinaldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matias dives on top into guard.
Matias throwing strikes from guard but Aguinaldo blocks nicely.
Matias is looking to work some ground and pound but Aguinaldo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aguinaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matias.
Matias throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Aguinaldo pulls Matias in close to his closed guard and prevents Matias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matias throws a strike but Aguinaldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matias wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo postures up in Matias's guard and throws a big left but Matias blocks it.
Matias pulls Aguinaldo in close to his closed guard and prevents Aguinaldo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aguinaldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aguinaldo trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.
Matias controls Aguinaldo momentarily but Aguinaldo frees himself.
Aguinaldo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matias!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matias trying to control the action but Aguinaldo is working from the bottom.
Matias working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aguinaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matias creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leighton Matias.
I think Matias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andres Aguinaldo!
Andres Aguinaldo is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andres Aguinaldo thanked Cynical Truth Vegas for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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