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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Matthews (ranked 3325 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Bronson Cobb (ranked 305 p4p, 283 weight class). Thaddeus Matthews had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronson Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews pushes Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Matthews is not content to let Cobb control the position.
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Cobb tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cobb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cobb's back!
Matthews thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Matthews is punishing Cobb with strikes - can he finish him?!
I really don't envy Cobb right now.
Matthews trying to control momentarily.
Matthews really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cobb.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has the hooks in. Cobb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matthews lands a shot to the head.
Cobb avoids the strikes from Matthews.
Can Cobb hold on?! Matthews is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cobb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb trying to control the action but Matthews just sinks the hooks in.
Cobb covering up well under a barage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb is covering up but some of the strikes from Matthews are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb trying to control the hands but Matthews breaks the grip.
Cobb wants to escape the position.
Cobb trying to control the action but Matthews just sinks the hooks in.
Cobb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matthews's guard. Nice work there by Cobb.
Cobb postures up.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Matthews trying to control the position here.
Matthews looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Cobb passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Matthews is staying active underneath Cobb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Matthews dominated that round.
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.
Cobb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matthews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard but Cobb has passed into side control.
Cobb tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
Cobb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Cobb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cobb working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb blocks the strikes from Matthews.
Cobb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cobb working away.
Matthews wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Cobb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cobb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bronson Cobb has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Cobb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matthews manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cobb is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is not content to let Matthews control the position.
Cobb tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matthews tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthews's guard.
Cobb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Cobb tries to pass.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Cobb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb works his way into full mount!
Matthews is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to lock up and control but Cobb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews is working to get back to half guard.
Cobb avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Cobb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthews is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobb with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matthews regains half guard.
Cobb wants to free his trapped foot but Matthews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthews wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb prevents Matthews from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews manages to get to full guard.
Cobb drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Cobb off! Cobb jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cobb controls the pace.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cobb is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthews is just riding it out for now. Cobb eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Cobb!
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