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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 460 p4p, 523 weight class) and Evil Dead (ranked 69 p4p, 78 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Dead!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Dead leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov is looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but Dead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov moves away from the strike by Dead.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matusov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dead cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matusov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead tries to avoid it but Matusov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead to the ground. Dead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Matusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead thuds a left hand into Matusov's body.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matusov dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Dead counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Dead misses with a low kick.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Matusov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Matusov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Matusov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense.
Matusov shoots in for a double leg but Dead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dead throws out a counter right but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Dead lunges at Matusov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matusov's hand.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead as he jumps to the side.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Dead circles away easily
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matusov doesn't seem phased though.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Matusov's ribs.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead is pressing down on Matusov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dead is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusov stands and throws Dead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dead prevents Matusov from moving into mount.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dead works Matusov's body with a nice hook.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matusov.
Dead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dead sprawls well. Dead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dead enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dead manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov advances position into side control!
Dead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Dead is pulling down on Matusov's head. It's preventing any offense from Matusov, at least for the moment.
Matusov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matusov works his way into full mount!
Dead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dead stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Dead is squirming around nicely.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Dead to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov.
Dead sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dead controlling the position well.
Matusov prevents Dead from improving his position.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matusov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dead controlling the position well here. Matusov rolled but Dead kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matusov prevents Dead from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matusov wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Dead, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Dead against the cage but Dead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Dead, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matusov looks for a takedown but Dead sprawls well.
A nice side step and Dead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matusov shoots in but Dead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dead throws a big counter head kick but Matusov avoids it with no problem.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dead defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Dead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dead sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dead steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matusov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dead scores with a jab to the body.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead is looking to slow Matusov down with leg kicks.
Evil Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matusov thinking.
Matusov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dead to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dead controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dead defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matusov is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Dead controlling the position for now.
Matusov wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead is looking to improve his position.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Matusov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Dead is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matusov is staying active.
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.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
Dead tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.
Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matusov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead has his hands on Matusov's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead really dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matusov.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a left to the body.
Matusov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead misses the shot to the body.
Dead looks to land a combination but Matusov avoids it well.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Dead sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Dead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dead misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dead but Dead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Dead clobbers Matusov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into Dead's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Dead pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is trying to control the position but Matusov postures up.
Dead controlling Matusov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Dead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dead continues to drive forward.
Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matusov momentarily.
Dead scores with a jab to the head.
Dead lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Matusov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dead wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov trying to control the pace.
Dead moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matusov manages to get himself to full guard.
Matusov looking for a sweep. Not yet Matusov, not yet.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dead preventing the sweep.
Dead controlling from the top position.
Matusov working for submissions but it's allowed Dead to get to half guard.
Matusov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that fourth round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matusov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matusov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dead is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Dead circles away and we're back to standing.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but Dead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Dead.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dead counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Dead.
Dead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead swivels and escapes.
Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dead wants to get back to full guard but Matusov has passed into side control.
Matusov trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead holding on.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead tries to buck Matusov off but Matusov is having none of it.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Matusov drags him back down.
Dead stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Matusov swings around for an armbar but Dead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matusov's guard.
Matusov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dead controls the pace.
Dead wants to pass the guard but Matusov is keeping the position.
Matusov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dead knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dead keeping control of the position.
Matusov moves nicely into side control.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Dead blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov advances to full mount.
Dead regains half guard.
Dead wants to improve his position but Matusov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dead is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matusov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matusov's back!
I really don't envy Matusov right now.
Dead is trying to stick to Matusov's back but Matusov is turning into Dead. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dead's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matusov.
Dead has control of Matusov's left arm, preventing Matusov from doing any damage.
Matusov throwing strikes but missing.
Matusov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dead works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dead 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
Evil Dead is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Evil Dead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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