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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Law!. Matsumoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Territory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Makao Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto drives through and clinches with Dredd against the cage.
Matsumoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd has Matsumoto pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matsumoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matsumoto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Matsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dredd gets caught flat footed, as Matsumoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dredd is trying to keep Matsumoto in close.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd pulls Matsumoto in to control the position.
Dredd is trying to keep Matsumoto in close.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsumoto staying out of range there.
Dredd sets himself, and Matsumoto steps forward looking for the clinch! Dredd avoids it this time.
Matsumoto wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Matsumoto misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dredd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumoto avoids a kick to the body.
Matsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsumoto clinches up against the cage.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Matsumoto is looking for a takedown.
Matsumoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Dredd is trying to break the clinch but Matsumoto is controlling him.
Matsumoto misses with some punches.
Matsumoto gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dredd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsumoto is keeping busy.
Matsumoto wants to break free but Dredd has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Matsumoto.
A short left from Matsumoto.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsumoto lands a nice uppercut.
Matsumoto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dredd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dredd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Despite the aggression on Matsumoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto closes the distance and pushes Dredd back into the cage.
Matsumoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matsumoto misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto is working for takedown but Dredd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsumoto can't get the takedown.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makao Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsumoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
Dredd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsumoto is keeping busy.
Matsumoto prevents Dredd from breaking the clinch.
Dredd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makao Matsumoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dredd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsumoto keeps working.
Dredd controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dredd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsumoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto is not content to let Dredd control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dredd is controlling him well.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Matsumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsumoto is trying to control Dredd's posture but Dredd avoids it.
Matsumoto is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matsumoto tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Matsumoto wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsumoto clinches with his opponent.
Dredd slowing the pace effectively.
Matsumoto working aggressively here.
Dredd stalling the fight.
Matsumoto throws a head punch that misses.
Matsumoto has Dredd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dredd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Matsumoto.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Dredd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Matsumoto.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsumoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Matsumoto stops a takedown attempt from Dredd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking for a takedown.
Matsumoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dredd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makao Matsumoto.
Dredd tries to land a leg kick but Matsumoto saw it coming and moves away.
Matsumoto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dredd.
Dredd misses with a looping left.
Matsumoto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matsumoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dredd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dredd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsumoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dredd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dredd trying to control the position.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Dredd controls Matsumoto momentarily but Matsumoto frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Dredd blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dredd misses the jab.
Matsumoto unleashes a big counter combination but Dredd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dredd avoids it really well and circles away.
Dredd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Dredd in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dredd.
Matsumoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd breaks the clinch.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Matsumoto checks it.
Dredd throws a hook but Matsumoto blocks it.
Dredd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsumoto has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dredd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dredd.
Dredd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Matsumoto tries to counter with a clinch but Dredd shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Dredd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Matsumoto's shoulder, as Matsumoto tries to avoid the shot.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsumoto moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsumoto as Dredd tries to tie him up.
Dredd breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dredd walks away with a smile on his face. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makao Matsumoto.
Dredd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsumoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dredd thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Dredd as Matsumoto shoots in.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Makao Matsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Dredd.
Dredd scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd throws a head kick that misses.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd trying to control the position but Matsumoto is working away.
Matsumoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dredd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsumoto wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dredd passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto wants to hold on but Dredd pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Dredd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dredd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Dredd!
Jackson Dredd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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