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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago gets caught flat footed, as Matyushenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matyushenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matyushenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matyushenko is one step ahead there.
Thiago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thiago tries to get out of the position.
Thiago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matyushenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Thiago has wrist control.
Thiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matyushenko.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matyushenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matyushenko shoots for a takedown but Thiago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matyushenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thiago swinging wilding here.
Thiago scores with a one two! Matyushenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
Thiago throws a head kick that Matyushenko semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thiago's guard.
Matyushenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matyushenko being controlled here momentarily.
Matyushenko throwing strikes from guard but Thiago blocks nicely.
Matyushenko throws a strike but Thiago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thiago slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matyushenko 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.
Thiago is in close to Matyushenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matyushenko looks gassed!
Thiago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matyushenko's head.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matyushenko is keeping the position for now.
Thiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago scores with a sloppy right hand. Matyushenko should have avoided that one.
Thiago tries to clinch but Matyushenko is having none of it.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
No luck for Matyushenko with that takedown attempt.
Thiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matyushenko counters with a single leg into guard. Thiago didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thiago is on top in guard.
Thiago won't allow Matyushenko to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matyushenko with a poor takedown
and Thiago counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matyushenko's guard now.
Paulo Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Matyushenko.
Matyushenko wants to stand up but Thiago is controlling him.
Thiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyushenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thiago cracks Matyushenko with a solid left hand.
Matyushenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Matyushenko keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.
Thiago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matyushenko, up you get!
Matyushenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paulo Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago moves into the clinch.
Thiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matyushenko misses with a double jab.
Thiago with a poor takedown
and Matyushenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thiago's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago pulls Matyushenko in to control the position.
Thiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Thiago, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matyushenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matyushenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matyushenko stands up over Thiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matyushenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thiago.
Matyushenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thiago but Thiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matyushenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Matyushenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thiago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matyushenko backs up against the cage.
Thiago gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thiago.
Thiago turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thiago decides to stand back up. Thiago steps back and let's Matyushenko get back to his feet.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
Matyushenko tries to keep at a distance but Thiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matyushenko stops a takedown attempt from Thiago.
Matyushenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulo Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Matyushenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matyushenko jumps guard but Thiago stands there with Matyushenko around his waist. Matyushenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago blocks an elbow strike.
Thiago manages to break the clinch.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matyushenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matyushenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matyushenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Matyushenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Thiago won't allow Matyushenko to sweep him here.
Thiago forces his way into half guard.
Thiago wants to control but Matyushenko is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thiago wants to control but Matyushenko is keeping him busy.
Matyushenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thiago trying to control but Matyushenko is working from the bottom.
Thiago passes Matyushenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matyushenko is pressing down on Thiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thiago prevents Matyushenko from getting back to his feet.
Matyushenko is striking off his back. Thiago thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko wants to improve his position but Thiago is controlling well.
Matyushenko is trying to stand back up but Thiago is controlling him
Thiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matyushenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thiago.
Matyushenko is pressing down on Thiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matyushenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thiago won't allow Matyushenko to sweep him here.
Thiago stands up from Matyushenko's guard - Thiago perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four 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.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Matyushenko swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
Matyushenko throws a shot to the body.
Matyushenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thiago!
Poor strikes thrown by Matyushenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thiago is working to get back to half guard.
Matyushenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Thiago 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago wants to improve his position but Matyushenko is controlling well.
Thiago taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thiago throws a one two combo.
Paulo Thiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thiago lands a high kick!
Thiago shoots in and drives through. Matyushenko sprawls well.
Matyushenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thiago counters with a head kick.
Thiago gets caught flat footed, as Matyushenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thiago 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.
Matyushenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matyushenko gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago tries to free his leg and advance position but Matyushenko is retaining full guard.
Matyushenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matyushenko keeping full guard, as Thiago tries to pass.
Matyushenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thiago!
Matyushenko lands a heavy elbow.
Thiago wants to hold on but Matyushenko pushes him away.
Thiago is in a horrible position here. Matyushenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thiago gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thiago with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thiago is looking for a sweep. Matyushenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matyushenko trying to pass the guard but Thiago defending well.
Matyushenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thiago wants to improve his position but Matyushenko is controlling well.
Thiago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matyushenko is looking to pass Thiago's guard but actually Thiago recovers to full guard.
Matyushenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thiago's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thiago misses with a combination
and Matyushenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thiago's guard now.
Thiago controls Matyushenko momentarily but Matyushenko frees himself.
Matyushenko works over Thiago with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago keeping full guard, as Matyushenko tries to pass.
Thiago pulls Matyushenko in close to prevent any damage.
Thiago can't keep his opponent in guard - Matyushenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matyushenko stands up from half guard.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matyushenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matyushenko misses with a wild combination.
Thiago misses with a combination
and Matyushenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago tries to get to full guard but Matyushenko has control of the leg.
Matyushenko stands up and beckons Thiago to join him on the feet.
Thiago wants to clinch up but Matyushenko keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matyushenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tommy Matyushenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thiago tries to bench press Matyushenko off him but Matyushenko keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Matyushenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thiago 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!
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hype
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