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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Matchmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Matchmann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Matchmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Ward!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Matchmann as Ward shoots in.
A choreographed right hand from Matchmann misses the target.
Ward takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward moves out of range as Matchmann strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Matchmann as Ward shoots in.
Martin Matchmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Ward.
Ward swings for the body but Matchmann moves out of range.
Matchmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matchmann throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Ward tries to clinch up but Matchmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward scores a takedown into full mount!
Ward goes for an armbar but Matchmann turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matchmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matchmann looking to pass the guard.
Ward is looking for a triangle here but Matchmann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matchmann tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Ward looks gassed!
Matchmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matchmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matchmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward stops Matchmann from passing to mount.
Matchmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward is looking to regain half guard here but Matchmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matchmann gets full guard.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matchmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward trying to control but Matchmann is working from the bottom.
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matchmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Matchmann is tightening it up a little... Ward has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ward reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ward taps out! nice BJJ there by Matchmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martin Matchmann!
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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
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