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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Mata (ranked 4860 p4p, 4517 weight class) and Moses Onyeka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheldon Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moses Onyeka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Onyeka.
Mata looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mata dives in for a single leg takedown but Onyeka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Onyeka lands with a right to the head.
Onyeka can't find room to land a body shot as Mata controls the action.
Onyeka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Onyeka.
Onyeka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Onyeka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Onyeka.
Onyeka misses with a body punch.
Onyeka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Onyeka lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Onyeka.
Onyeka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mata.
Onyeka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata prevents a body shot from Onyeka.
Onyeka lands an uppercut.
Onyeka scores with a hook to the body.
Mata has had enough of the clinch but Onyeka keeps him there for the moment.
Onyeka digs a right hand into Mata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mata's gas tank.
Onyeka is leaning against Mata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Onyeka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Onyeka tries to circle away but Mata has him pinned against the cage.
Onyeka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mata backwards.
A hook to the body from Onyeka.
Onyeka pushes Mata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Onyeka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matas head.
Onyeka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Onyeka tries to throw a body punch but Mata avoids it by throwing Onyeka back against the cage.
Onyeka lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onyeka scores with a shot to the side of Mata's head.
Onyeka tries a body shot but Mata blocks it.
Mata looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Onyeka gets through Mata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Onyeka.
A short body shot lands from Onyeka as the two fighters clinch.
Onyeka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Onyeka gets through Mata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Onyeka can't find room to land a body shot as Mata controls the action.
Onyeka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mata's elbow.
Onyeka can't find room to land a body shot as Mata controls the action.
Onyeka is working Mata over against the cage.
Onyeka scores with a shoulder strike.
Onyeka lands with a right to the head.
Onyeka can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Onyeka.
Onyeka lands with a right to the head.
Onyeka has had enough of the clinch but Mata keeps him there for the moment.
Onyeka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Onyeka scores with a shoulder strike.
Onyeka tries to throw a body punch but Mata avoids it by throwing Onyeka back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Onyeka.
Onyeka lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Onyeka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mata blocks a body shot from Onyeka.
Onyeka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mata is trying to push Onyeka away but Onyeka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Onyeka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mata backwards.
Onyeka lands a nice shot to the body.
Onyeka struggles to land a body shot inside as Mata controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Onyeka - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Onyeka.
Onyeka lands a shot to the body.
Onyeka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mata or not.
Onyeka is working Mata over against the cage.
Onyeka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mata backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Onyeka.
A short right from Onyeka on the inside.
Onyeka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Onyeka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Onyeka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Onyeka is looking to break free of the clinch but Mata has double underhooks.
Onyeka is trying to break free.
Mata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Onyeka dominated that round.
That's time! Mata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Onyeka. That snapped Mata's head back.
Onyeka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mata tries to move into range but Onyeka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Onyeka punishes Mata's body with a nice straight punch.
Sheldon Mata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onyeka digs a good hook to Mata's body.
Onyeka punishes Mata's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata needs to keep his hands up - Onyeka had a free shot at his head there.
Onyeka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Onyeka lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mata there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Onyeka lands.
Onyeka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mata drops his hands momentarily and Onyeka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Onyeka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Onyeka tests Mata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mata takes one on the button.
Onyeka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mata in his tracks.
Onyeka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Onyeka lands with a straight right. Mata didn't see that one coming.
Onyeka catches Mata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moses Onyeka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onyeka connects with the punch.
Onyeka catches Mata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onyeka works the jab nicely.
Onyeka scores with a jab to the head.
Moses Onyeka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onyeka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Onyeka catches Mata right on the button with a cross.
Onyeka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Onyeka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mata on the side of the head.
Mata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Onyeka thuds his right hand into Mata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onyeka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mata's head backwards.
Mata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Onyeka.
Onyeka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mata's head backwards.
Onyeka cracks Mata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Onyeka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Onyeka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Onyeka tests Mata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Onyeka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Onyeka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onyeka scores with a body shot.
Onyeka with a jab.
Onyeka throws out a powerful jab.
Mata moves forwards but Onyeka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mata ducks right into an uppercut from Onyeka.
Onyeka scores with a body shot.
Onyeka works the jab nicely.
Onyeka lunges at Mata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mata's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Onyeka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Onyeka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Onyeka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mata on the side of the head.
Mata takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Onyeka.
Onyeka cracks Mata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Onyeka throws out a powerful jab.
Onyeka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onyeka scores with a jab to the body.
Mata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Onyeka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mata has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onyeka throws a shot to the body.
Mata ducks right into an uppercut from Onyeka.
A jab lands there for Onyeka.
Onyeka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mata's hands.
Onyeka punishes Mata's body with a nice straight punch.
Moses Onyeka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Onyeka to score with a decent uppercut.
Onyeka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mata in his tracks.
Onyeka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Onyeka scores with a shot to the body.
Onyeka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onyeka connects with a right hand. Mata shakes it off.
Onyeka scores with a sloppy right hand. Mata should have avoided that one.
A jab from Onyeka does it's job there.
Onyeka connects with a looping right hand.
Mata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Onyeka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Onyeka as he connects with a hook.
Onyeka lands a jab to the head.
Onyeka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Onyeka scores with a nice head shot.
Onyeka lands a jab.
Onyeka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Onyeka thuds a left hand into Mata's body.
Onyeka cracks Mata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Onyeka lands with a good body shot.
Onyeka scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onyeka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Onyeka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onyeka lands a jab.
Onyeka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Onyeka does it's job there.
Mata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Onyeka digs a good hook to Mata's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Onyeka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Onyeka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Onyeka!
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