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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
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157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Matthews! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason McNeil! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McNeil ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and McNeil moves out of range easily. McNeil moves out of range as Matthews strikes. Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of McNeil's head. Excellent takedown into side control there by Matthews. Matthews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McNeil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. McNeil prevents Matthews from moving into mount. Matthews trying to control the action but McNeil is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McNeil prevents Matthews from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNeil is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Matthews wants to control but McNeil is keeping him busy. McNeil is trying to get back to his feet. Matthews goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McNeil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthews's guard! Nice work there by McNeil! McNeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. McNeil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews. McNeil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews. McNeil ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jon Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by McNeil.
Matthews is rocked! McNeil throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease. McNeil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
A punch lands to the side of McNeil 's head but he takes it in his stride. Matthews misses with an uppercut
and McNeil counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Matthews falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jason McNeil!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
50% |
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