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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Matthews (ranked 2664 p4p, 2572 weight class) and Dean Stomp (ranked 165 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stomp 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.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stomp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stomp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Stomp defends easily.
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Stomp pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Stomp from controlling successfully.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Stomp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matthews is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stomp, into his guard.
Stomp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Stomp is keeping the position.
Stomp trying to keep a closed guard but Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stomp dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stomp looking to pass the guard.
Matthews isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stomp stacks Matthews on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stomp!
Stomp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Stomp politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stomp prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomp in side control, throwing shots but Matthews defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Stomp is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stomp to get the leverage.
Stomp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stomp thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stomp is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it.
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Stomp is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stomp defends well.
Matthews is looking for a triangle but Stomp pushes his legs off easily.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stomp defends well.
Stomp chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stomp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stomp forces his way into half guard.
Stomp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stomp.
Stomp is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stomp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stomp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp prevents Matthews from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stomp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stomp lands the left hand.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Stomp misses with a straight right.
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Stomp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Stomp.
Stomp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomp throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
Stomp misses with a body punch.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is trying to drag Stomp to the mat but Stomp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stomp gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matthews regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stomp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Stomp from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stomp is aware though and is defending well.
Stomp forces his way into half guard.
Stomp seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Stomp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthews won't allow Stomp to pass to mount.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomp.
Stomp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Stomp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stomp pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stomp prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Stomp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stomp wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Stomp passes to side control.
Stomp wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stomp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stomp off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Stomp right now.
Matthews avoiding Stomp 's attempts to control his hands.
Stomp showing good submission defense here.
Stomp can't escape the position.
Matthews is looking for a rear naked choke here but Stomp reverses the position brilliantly into Matthews's guard!
Stomp looking to pass the guard.
Stomp passes into half guard.
Stomp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with the active half guard here but Stomp passes nicely into side control.
Stomp is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stomp is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stomp tries to advance to mount but Matthews instead regains half guard.
Stomp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stomp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stomp cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Matthews has been working on his balance at Elite Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stomp.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomp.
Matthews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stomp sprawls and moves away.
Stomp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Stomp tries to get set, Matthews tries to push him back and clinch up but Stomp manages to avoid the attempt.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Stomp gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stomp.
Stomp lands a nice uppercut.
Stomp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stomp working aggressively here.
Stomp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews has Stomp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stomp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews jumps guard and drags Stomp to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stomp tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Stomp pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stomp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
Stomp is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
Stomp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matthews.
Stomp stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stomp's best efforts.
Stomp thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Stomp is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Matthews is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Stomp!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Stomp 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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hype
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pop
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