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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mathis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cest Cuzao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cest Cuzao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse Mathis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cest Cuzao!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuzao wants to clinch but Mathis slips to the side
letting Mathis counter with a right hand.
Cuzao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuzao just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMathis.
Cuzao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mathis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathis really is a fat lump.
Cuzao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mathis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cuzao has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short left from Mathis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuzao throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mathis has hold of one of Cuzao's legs. Cuzao is fighting the takedown attempt but Mathis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cuzao controls Mathis momentarily but Mathis frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuzao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathis is looking to stand up but Cuzao won't let him.
Mathis drops back looking for a leg! Cuzao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuzao manages to kick Mathis off! Mathis jumps back into Cuzao's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathis won't allow Cuzao to sweep him here.
Mathis wanted to stand there but Cuzao had control of the position.
Mathis postures up in Cuzao's guard and throws a big left but Cuzao blocks it.
Mathis stands up from Cuzao's guard - Mathis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cuzao looks winded!
Cuzao throws a sloppy head kick
and Mathis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Cuzao misses
and Mathis counters with a shoot takedown. Cuzao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mathis distracts Cuzao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cuzao is trying to keep Mathis in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathis stands up from Cuzao's guard - Mathis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mathis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mathis is working Cuzao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuzao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuzao throws a right hand that misses
and Mathis counters with a good low kick that Cuzao was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Mathis.
Mathis looking to score a takedown here. Cuzao is defending well but Mathis drives through and ends up in Cuzao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cuzao's guard.
Mathis seems to be working for a kimura but Cuzao defends the submission attempt.
Mathis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mathis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mathis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mathis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cuzao is just riding it out for now. Mathis eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mathis is trying to work for a kimura but Cuzao is defending well.
Mathis wants to pass to mount but Cuzao is defending the position.
Mathis is thwarting Cuzao's attempts to control the position.
Mathis stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mathis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cuzao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mathis has his feet on Cuzao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cuzao misses with a left hand
and Mathis counters with a big head kick but Cuzao shrugs it off.
Mathis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mathis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cuzao.
Cuzao is breathing heavily.
Mathis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuzao defends it well.
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!
Mathis working over Cuzao with some ground and pound. Cuzao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuzao sees it coming and defends easily.
Mathis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuzao defends it well.
Mathis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuzao sees it coming and defends easily.
Mathis seems to be looking for submissions.
Cuzao is trying to maintain the position but Mathis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cuzao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mathis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mathis's back!
Cuzao misses with an elbow to the head.
Mathis rolls, trying to escape but Cuzao keeps control of the position.
Cuzao trying to control.
Cuzao throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Mathis trying to get back to his feet but Cuzao is in full control for now.
Mathis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuzao can do to turn this around?
Cuzao goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Mathis escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuzao tries to get to full guard but Mathis has control of the leg.
Mathis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cuzao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mathis.
Mathis working for a submission but Cuzao is keeping him at bay.
Mathis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathis stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cuzao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cuzao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cuzao trying to move into half guard but instead Mathis has managed to sweep!
Mathis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cuzao, up you get!
Mathis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathis tries for a kimura but Cuzao is defending well.
Mathis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mathis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mathis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cuzao lands with a kick to the temple. Mathis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mathis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cuzao throws a sloppy head kick and Mathis moves out of range easily.
Mathis tries to counter by clinching up but Cuzao breaks away and moves out of range.
Cuzao throws a sloppy head kick
and Mathis counters with a shoot takedown. Cuzao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mathis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuzao is keeping the position for now.
Mathis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathis passes Cuzao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cuzao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathis wants to work for an arm triangle but Cuzao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cuzao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuzao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mathis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuzao sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mathis is working for a submission of some sort.
Mathis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mathis is thwarting Cuzao's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathis looking for a submission but Cuzao manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mathis throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mathis gets to his feet. Cuzao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cuzao tries to clinch there but Mathis circles away.
Mathis throws a big counter combination but Cuzao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cuzao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mathis throws Cuzao to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathis avoids the head kick by Cuzao.
Mathis drives through with a takedown into Cuzao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mathis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cuzao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mathis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuzao looking to control but Mathis passes into half guard.
Cest Cuzao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Mathis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mathis in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Mathis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Mathis!
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energy
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hype
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