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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crow Spirit. Daniel Datsik 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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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus jabs at Datsik's body.
Matus takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Datsik tries to bum rush Matus with a series of wild strikes but Matus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus tries to clinch up.
Datsik misses the shot to the body.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Datsik throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Matus tries to work over Datsik's front leg with a kick but Datsik checks it.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Matus shakes him off and moves away.
Datsik throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Datsik.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Datsik moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Datsik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matus doesn't seem phased though.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Datsik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Datsik.
Datsik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Datsik scrambles back to his feet.
Matus blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Datsik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matus scores with a leg kick.
Datsik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Datsik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus instigates a clinch.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Matus's head.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Datsik.
Matus controlling the action here for a moment.
Matus blocking some punches.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Datsik blocks a body shot from Matus.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Datsik blocks it with crossed arms.
Matus blocking some punches.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
Datsik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matus has him pressed against the cage.
Matus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Datsik controls the action.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matus scores with a shot to the side of Datsik's head.
Datsik takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
Datsik avoiding damage as Matus throws knees to the body.
Datsik is trying to break free.
Matus missing with knees to the body.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a knee to the head.
Matus digs a right hand into Datsik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Datsik's gas tank.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Matus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matus missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik breaks the clinch.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Matus sets himself, and Datsik steps forward looking for the clinch! Matus avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
Matus throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Datsik connects with an inside leg kick.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Datsik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matus's head.
Datsik checks a low kick from Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Datsik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Matus shrugs it off though.
Datsik throws a leg kick
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Datsik.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Datsik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Matus and move into the clinch position.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsik's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Datsik with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matus checks a leg kick nicely.
Datsik moves out of range of the body kick.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik cracks Matus with a good jab.
Datsik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Datsik.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Matus tried to score with a low kick but Datsik checks it.
Donk. Datsik catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Datsik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus throws a leg kick which misses Datsik's front leg but catches the back leg as Datsik tries to avoid it.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Matus tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus throws a hook but Datsik blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus tries to land a leg kick but Datsik saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Matus takes it in his stride.
Datsik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matus.
Datsik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Matus cracks Datsik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Datsik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus throws a low kick but Datsik avoids it.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus throws a front kick aimed at Datsik's knee but Datsik avoids it well.
Matus throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik blocks a head kick by Matus.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Datsik scores with a hook.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus clinches.
Matus lands with a short shot to the head.
Matus looking to throw knees to the head but Datsik is blocking nicely.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik manages to break the clinch.
Matus throws a nice head kick!
Matus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Datsik as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus tries to clinch there but Datsik circles away.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Datsik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Matus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matus forces Datsik back against the cage and clinches.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus blocks a body shot from Datsik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Matus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Datsik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Matus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Datsik wants to counter with a clinch but Matus pushes him away.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crunch! Datsik slams his shin into Matus's torso.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Matus is looking to clinch but Datsik is avoiding it.
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Datsik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Datsik finds it's target.
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Matus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datsik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Datsik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus takes one to the side of the head.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matus throws a head kick but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Datsik. Beautiful body shot.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus misses with a leg kick.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik wants to counter the offense by Matus and move into the clinch position.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Datsik.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus sizes up Datsik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matus back to the cage. Datsik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Matus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Datsik sees coming a mile off.
Matus looks for the body kick but Datsik saw that one coming.
Datsik digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
Matus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsik moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Datsik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Matus misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik is looking to land body kicks.
Daniel Datsik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Matus's head back.
Datsik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matus circles away quickly and effectively.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Datsik moved away.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Datsik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Datsik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Datsik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matus checks a low kick from Datsik.
Matus tries to counter by clinching up but Datsik breaks away and moves out of range.
Datsik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Matus misses with a few strikes there.
Datsik misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Matus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Matus takes one on the button.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datsik scores with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matus throws a hook but Datsik blocks it.
Datsik connects with a looping right hand.
Matus walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Datsik.
I've got Datsik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Datsik!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Datsik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Don Juan Matus was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations on passing this lesson.'.
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