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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musa Borzoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutra comes into the arena with new pespective blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Dutra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Musa Borzoev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dutra looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Borzoev scores with a hook to the body. Dutra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dutra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borzoev.
It looks like Matheus Dutra has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borzoev tried to score with a low kick but Dutra checks it.
Borzoev catches Dutra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borzoev moves into range and clinches up with Dutra.
Borzoev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dutra has him pressed against the cage.
Borzoev successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Borzoev is looking to stand up but Dutra isn't so interested in that idea.
Borzoev trying to keep a closed guard but Dutra is proving a slippery customer.
Borzoev has control of Dutra's left arm, preventing Dutra from doing any damage.
Borzoev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Borzoev works Dutra's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borzoev scores with a hook.
Borzoev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dutra.
Borzoev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dutra was covering up waiting for the punch and Borzoev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Borzoev wants to control from the top but Dutra keeps moving.
Borzoev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borzoev trying to control but Dutra is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borzoev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutra working a defensive guard here.
Borzoev postures up in Dutra's guard and throws a big left but Dutra blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dutra clinches but Borzoev breaks the clinch
letting Borzoev counter with a right hand.
Dutra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borzoev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borzoev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borzoev seems to be working for a kimura but Dutra defends the submission attempt.
Dutra tries to get to full guard but Borzoev has control of the leg.
Borzoev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borzoev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dutra.
Borzoev trying to control the action but Dutra is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dutra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutra manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Borzoev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Dutra's cut.
That's time! Dutra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dutra fails to pull guard.
Dutra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Borzoev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Borzoev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dutra has double underhooks.
Borzoev wants to get back to striking at distance but Dutra won't allow it.
Borzoev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dutra has double underhooks.
Borzoev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borzoev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Borzoev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dutra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borzoev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dutra's head.
Borzoev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borzoev moves into the clinch.
Borzoev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Dutra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dutra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borzoev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borzoev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dutra.
Dutra can't get the takedown.
Borzoev can't break the clinch.
Borzoev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dutra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borzoev's efforts to push away.
Borzoev tries to break free but Dutra pushes him back against the cage.
Dutra lands a left hand.
Borzoev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dutra is working for takedown but Borzoev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borzoev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borzoev working hard to break the clinch.
Borzoev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Borzoev working hard to break the clinch.
Dutra keeps control of Borzoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dutra keeps control of Borzoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dutra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Borzoev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Borzoev does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dutra has Borzoev up against the cage in a clinch.
Borzoev is pressed up against the cage. Dutra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borzoev down to the mat. Borzoev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dutra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borzoev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dutra looking to control.
Dutra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borzoev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borzoev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borzoev throwing strikes from guard but Dutra blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borzoev wants to control from the top but Dutra keeps moving.
Borzoev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dutra kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dutra is trying to keep Borzoev in close.
Dutra keeping moving, preventing Borzoev from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dutra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matheus Dutra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four 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.
Dutra closes the distance but Borzoev moves to the side
and Borzoev counters with a one-two to the body.
Dutra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borzoev taking some punishment here, with Dutra in his half guard.
Borzoev is not content to let Dutra control the position.
Borzoev is trying to stand.
Dutra wants to work for an arm triangle but Borzoev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dutra is pressing down on Borzoev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borzoev is holding on for now.
Borzoev is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Borzoev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matheus Dutra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dutra misses the body punch
and Borzoev counters with a left and a right that stings Dutra.
Borzoev has Dutra up against the cage in a clinch.
Borzoev can't break the clinch.
Borzoev jumps into guard, dragging Dutra to the mat.
Borzoev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Borzoev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borzoev fails to land with a series of punches.
Borzoev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dutra shoots and misses
and Borzoev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dutra clinches but Borzoev breaks the clinch
and Borzoev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dutra!
Dutra flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Borzoev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutra wants to hold on but Borzoev pushes him away.
Borzoev looking to control but Dutra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borzoev dominating with strikes here.
Dutra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borzoev uses his free foot to push down on Dutra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dutra.
Borzoev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dutra tries to reverse the position but Borzoev maintains control.
Borzoev tries to control but Dutra wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutra tries to hold on but Borzoev postures up.
Dutra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borzoev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dutra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Borzoev.
Borzoev tries to control but Dutra wriggling away.
Borzoev working for a guillotine from mount but Dutra is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutra can't escape the position.
Dutra is squirming around, avoiding Borzoev's attempts to control the action.
Borzoev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Musa Borzoev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dutra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borzoev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dutra is surviving well by controlling Borzoev's body position as best he can.
Dutra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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.
Dutra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dutra working to try and regain half guard.
Dutra gets back to half guard.
Borzoev wants to free his trapped foot but Dutra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dutra wants to control but Borzoev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dutra gets full guard.
Dutra wants to sweep but no luck.
Dutra keeping moving, preventing Borzoev from controlling successfully.
Matheus Dutra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musa Borzoev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dutra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borzoev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borzoev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Borzoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borzoev 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Borzoev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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