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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 795 p4p, 755 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 115 p4p, 106 weight class). Princip is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lord of This World by Black Sabbath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matusov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matusov scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matusov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Princip to the mat! Princip manages to get full guard.
Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matusov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Matusov slips the punch.
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!
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov pushing down on Princip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Matusov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Princip cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matusov tries to move to mount but Princip blocks the move with his legs.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet.
Princip is not content to let Matusov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Princip defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov working the ground and pound effectively.
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but Princip is in no mood to give up.
Matusov dominating with strikes here.
Matusov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matusov looking to finish with strikes here!
Matusov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Princip has worked his arm free - good work by Princip!
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Princip denies him.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip sneaks out the side door and pushes Matusov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princip is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Princip circles away and we're back to standing.
Princip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Princip defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Princip into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Princip unleashes a big counter combination but Matusov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Princip. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matusov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matusov tries to keep at a distance but Princip has taken the fight into the clinch.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matusov jumps guard.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing Princip from standing up.
Princip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matusov working for a triangle but Princip defends it easily.
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip is looking to stand up but Matusov won't let him.
Princip stands and steps away. Matusov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Matusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Princip's legs.
Princip throws Matusov to one side and escapes!
Matusov looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Matusov drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Princip's guard.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov advances to half guard.
Princip is looking to escape.
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Matusov dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Princip enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Princip manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Princip keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov stops Princip from standing up.
Princip pushes Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Princip did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Princip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip is trying to stand.
Matusov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Matusov stops Princip from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Princip slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matusov slips under a jab from Princip.
Matusov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Princip sprawls well initially but Matusov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Princip kicks off Matusov and gets to his feet.
Princip misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip punishes Matusov's body with a nice straight punch.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Princip digs a good hook to Matusov's body.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matusov.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Princip lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Princip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Princip as he jumps to the side.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Matusov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matusov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Princip lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matusov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matusov's head.
Princip scores with a one two! Matusov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Princip stuns Matusov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with a hook.
Matusov tries to counter with a takedown but Princip is quick to defend against it.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matusov. Matusov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matusov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matusov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Matusov ducks down to avoid it.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Princip continues to drive forward.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matusov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Princip smiles and moves away.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Princip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Princip darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.
Matusov blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Matusov controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Princip.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Princip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip lands a body punch.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip digs a right hand into Matusov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matusov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov takes a shot to the head.
Princip lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands a right hand.
Matusov looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip works on Matusov's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip presses Matusov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Princip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
During a confident post fight interview, Louis Princip thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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