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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Australian RooMan (ranked 4763 p4p, 465 weight class) and Tazawa Matsu (ranked 3813 p4p, 407 weight class). Matsu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TrippyThaKid - LEEDLE LEEDLE LEE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Australian RooMan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Australian RooMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tazawa Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RooMan throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsu or perhaps it was just good defense by RooMan, which made it look bad.
RooMan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
RooMan fails in his attempt to clinch.
RooMan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
RooMan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsu clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsu as RooMan tries to tie him up.
Matsu gets control of RooMan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsu wants to sweep here but RooMan controlling him for the moment.
Matsu pulls RooMan in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RooMan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsu's head.
RooMan working some strikes from top position.
Matsu is controlling RooMan's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
RooMan wants to stand but Matsu is controlling his posture from full guard.
RooMan throws an elbow that misses. Matsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in RooMan's guard. Nice move by Matsu!
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsu prevents RooMan from getting back to his feet.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but RooMan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsu won't allow RooMan to sweep him here.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
RooMan wants to get back to his feet but Matsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
RooMan looking to control.
Matsu stops RooMan from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
RooMan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsu rushes RooMan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsu lands with a left to the head.
Matsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but RooMan is defending well.
Matsu tightens his grip and picks RooMan up, before dumping him to the ground. RooMan manages to land in guard.
RooMan is looking to stand up but Matsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Matsu distracts RooMan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsu prevents RooMan from getting back to his feet.
RooMan wants to sweep here but Matsu controlling him for the moment.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
Matsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of RooMan's head.
RooMan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if RooMan tries to get out of the position.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
RooMan has momentary wrist control but Matsu slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RooMan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsu on the ground.
RooMan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matsu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
RooMan trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RooMan wants to stand but Matsu is controlling the position.
Matsu is working RooMan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as RooMan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsu advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu wants to take a breather but RooMan is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Matsu.
Matsu is trying to work for a kimura but RooMan is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for RooMan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazawa Matsu 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.
Matsu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
RooMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for RooMan. That snapped Matsu's head back.
RooMan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tazawa Matsu has been cut.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RooMan tries to clinch but Matsu moves out of range.
Matsu darts in and clinches RooMan up against the cage.
Matsu tries for a takedown but RooMan manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from RooMan.
Matsu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RooMan tries to throw a body punch but Matsu avoids it by throwing RooMan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as RooMan walks away with a smile on his face. Matsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
RooMan misses with a two punch combination.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Australian RooMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Matsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan swinging wildly here.
Australian RooMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Matsu moves out of range.
Matsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsu throws out a counter right but RooMan avoids it with no problem.
Matsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RooMan pinned against the cage. RooMan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
RooMan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RooMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RooMan takes a swing at Matsu's ribcage but misses.
RooMan throws a right hand that Matsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsu also avoids with ease.
Matsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps RooMan's head backwards.
It looks like Australian RooMan has been cut.
Matsu closes the distance and clinches.
Matsu goes for a takedown attempt but RooMan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matsu tries for a takedown but RooMan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
RooMan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. RooMan tries to avoid it but Matsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag RooMan to the ground. RooMan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RooMan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
RooMan misses with a straight right.
Matsu dives in for a single leg takedown but RooMan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsu rushes RooMan and presses him up against the cage.
RooMan breaks from the clinch.
RooMan looks to land a combination but Matsu avoids it well.
Matsu shoots for a takedown but RooMan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsu is breathing heavily.
RooMan wants to clinch up but Matsu keeps it at a distance.
Matsu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling RooMan to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsu shoots in and drives through. RooMan sprawls well.
RooMan darts in and clinches Matsu up against the cage.
RooMan working aggressively here.
RooMan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
RooMan breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu clinches with his opponent.
RooMan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matsu is keeping busy.
RooMan tries to stall but Matsu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. RooMan smiles and moves away.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but RooMan circles away.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu throws a series of punches but RooMan avoids them all with ease.
RooMan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsu fails with the takedown
letting RooMan counter with a right hand.
Matsu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but RooMan defends well and Matsu ends up having to push RooMan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and RooMan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
RooMan has Matsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. RooMan smiles and moves away.
RooMan connects with a body shot that sends Matsu's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to clinch but RooMan is having none of it.
RooMan doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsu circles away.
RooMan works over Matsu's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Matsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RooMan's waist but RooMan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsu off to one side.
RooMan throws a big counter combination but Matsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matsu misses with a double jab.
RooMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RooMan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RooMan misses with a double jab.
RooMan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RooMan wants it to stay on the feet.
RooMan stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsu. Matsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsu or perhaps it was just good defense by RooMan, which made it look bad.
RooMan lands a really nice looking cross but Matsu seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
RooMan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
RooMan gets a clinch.
Tazawa Matsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. RooMan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by RooMan after a bit of a struggle.
RooMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RooMan throws a nice looking combination but Matsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but RooMan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsu somewhat.
RooMan is looking for a counter combo.
Australian RooMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazawa Matsu.
Jab from RooMan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like RooMan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RooMan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
RooMan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsu can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from RooMan enables Matsu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. RooMan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsu stops RooMan from standing up.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
RooMan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
RooMan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsu throwing strikes from guard but RooMan blocks nicely.
RooMan wants to stand and escape but Matsu is having none of it.
RooMan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RooMan lands with a shot to the body.
RooMan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
RooMan scores with a punch to the head.
Matsu pushes RooMan up against the cage in a clinch.
RooMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown but RooMan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matsu walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan closes the distance and clinches.
Matsu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
RooMan is pushing Matsu's head away, looking to escape. Matsu manages to hold on to the position though.
Tazawa Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu cracks RooMan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matsu cracks RooMan with a big right hand but RooMan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matsu working the head and body with strikes.
Matsu scoring with punches and elbows.
RooMan is rocked!
A big shot lands for Matsu! That's hurt RooMan! Will he recover? Matsu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazawa Matsu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tazawa Matsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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