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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baby Dragonfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (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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172 lbs
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172 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Dragonfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonfly.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonfly is just out of range.
Dragonfly tries to clinch up.
Dragonfly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Hugh Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragonfly kicks Matthews off and gets back to his feet.
Dragonfly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
so Dragonfly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragonfly is one step ahead there.
Matthews wants to stand up but Dragonfly is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking to control.
Dragonfly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthews's guard.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Dragonfly isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragonfly wants to stand but Matthews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matthews working for submissions but it's allowed Dragonfly to get to half guard.
Dragonfly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews trying to get back to full guard but Dragonfly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Matthews looks gassed!
Matthews looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control the position but Dragonfly manages to sink in the hooks.
Dragonfly controlling the position well here. Matthews rolled but Dragonfly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet but Dragonfly has full control of the position and if anything, Matthews has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Good control from Dragonfly.
Dragonfly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Matthews wants to escape the position.
Matthews controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Dragonfly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dragonfly tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dragonfly kicks Matthews off and gets back to his feet.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Baby Dragonfly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragonfly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Dragonfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonfly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews wants a takedown.
Dragonfly stalling.
Dragonfly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Dragonfly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Dragonfly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonfly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews has a hand on Dragonfly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dragonfly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dragonfly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Dragonfly misses with a body shot.
Dragonfly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragonfly somewhat.
Dragonfly tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews misses with a takedown
and Dragonfly moves into the clinch.
Dragonfly jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Dragonfly around his waist. Dragonfly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matthews can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Dragonfly trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragonfly's efforts to push away.
Dragonfly tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
The referee calls for Dragonfly to work.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Dragonfly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dragonfly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragonfly thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Dragonfly.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragonfly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragonfly doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Dragonfly is looking to clinch.
Dragonfly looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Dragonfly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Dragonfly moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matthews tries to clinch but Dragonfly moves out of range.
Matthews should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Matthews shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragonfly is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
Matthews throwing shots but Dragonfly is blocking nicely.
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dragonfly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.
Dragonfly kicks off Matthews and gets to his feet.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Dragonfly.
Some wild striking there from Dragonfly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonfly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragonfly is pressed up against the cage. Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dragonfly down to the mat. Dragonfly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dragonfly shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Dragonfly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonfly stuffs the takedown.
Dragonfly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands some shots froms side control.
Dragonfly pushes Matthews away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matthews gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Matthews connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dragonfly some visible discomfort.
Dragonfly is trying to buck Matthews off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dragonfly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragonfly tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Dragonfly holds him up against the cage and eventually Matthews drops back down to his feet.
Dragonfly tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Matthews as the two fighters clinch.
Matthews is working for takedown but Dragonfly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthews tries a body shot but Dragonfly blocks it.
Dragonfly is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Dragonfly breaks from the clinch.
Matthews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matthews looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dragonfly has picked Matthews up and slammed him! Matthews can't keep hold of the triangle and Dragonfly manages to pass to side control!
Dragonfly has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dragonfly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragonfly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthews is keeping busy.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Dragonfly manages to get underhooks.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dragonfly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Dragonfly.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragonfly counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baby Dragonfly.
I think Dragonfly 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Dragonfly!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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