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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Martic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 cm
24
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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184 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Matos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomislav Martic! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martic is defended easily by Matos. Martic is looking to clinch. Martic ducks under a wild hook from Matos. Martic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matos throws out the jab. Martic wants to clinch up but Matos keeps it at a distance. Martic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matos keeps the fight on the outside. Martic throws a body punch but Matos moves out of range. Martic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matos circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martic. Nathan Matos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Martic. Martic is looking to clinch. Tomislav Martic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matos avoids the body shot from Martic.
Martic fails with a takedown attempt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matos checks a leg kick. Martic avoids the head kick by Matos.
Martic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martic somewhat. A combination from Martic does no damage.
That's two 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. Martic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matos avoids it really well and circles away. Martic shoots for a double leg takedown but Matos sprawls well. He's pushed Martic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Matos scores with a leg kick.
Martic looks gassed! Martic tries to clinch up but Matos circles away and keeps his distance. Martic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Martic or perhaps it was just good defense by Matos which made him look bad. Martic stuffs the takedown. Martic doesn't succeed with the takedown and Matos counters with a straight right hand. Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martic misses with a takedown attempt and Matos counters with a left hand that sends Martic to the canvas!
Martic is rocked! Matos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martic, up you get! Martic is still on wobbly legs! Can Matos finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matos lands a huge takedown. Martic is out but the ref is slow to react and Matos lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Martic lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Matos!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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