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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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174 cm
28
160 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers throws a hook to the side of Fizzlebeef's head but Fizzlebeef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Fizzlebeef as he checks the leg kick.
Fizzlebeef feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fizzlebeef is fighting to break Mathers's control of his arms but Mathers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fizzlebeef throwing strikes from guard but Mathers blocks nicely.
Mathers is trying to keep Fizzlebeef in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mathers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fizzlebeef?
Mathers lands a heavy elbow.
Fizzlebeef really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mathers working the ground and pound effectively.
Fizzlebeef slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fizzlebeef is looking to improve his position.
Fizzlebeef is refusing to be controlled, as Mathers sits in half guard.
Mathers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzlebeef defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fizzlebeef manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fizzlebeef looking to control.
Fizzlebeef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathers is one step ahead there.
Mathers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mathers chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathers with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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.
Mathers chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathers advances to half guard.
Mathers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fizzlebeef controlling the position well.
Fizzlebeef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mathers.
Mathers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fizzlebeef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mathers thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fizzlebeef is on top in guard.
Fizzlebeef tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathers is retaining full guard.
Mathers trying to keep a closed guard but Fizzlebeef is proving a slippery customer.
Fizzlebeef is fighting to break Mathers's control of his arms but Mathers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mathers is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fizzlebeef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marshall Mathers just wasn't active enough.
Fizzlebeef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mathers throws out the jab.
Mathers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Fizzlebeef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathers throws a right hand that Fizzlebeef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fizzlebeef also avoids with ease.
A jab from Mathers does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mathers stuns Fizzlebeef with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fizzlebeef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mathers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fizzlebeef wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Mathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fizzlebeef is one step ahead there.
Fizzlebeef passes Mathers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fizzlebeef is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathers wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fizzlebeef checks a leg kick.
Mathers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fizzlebeef. That did some damage!
Fizzlebeef walks into a stiff left hand from Mathers.
Mathers throws a looping overhand right but Fizzlebeef ducks down to avoid it.
Mathers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fizzlebeef leaves Mathers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Fizzlebeef 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fizzlebeef with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fizzlebeef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fizzlebeef thuds his right hand into Mathers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fizzlebeef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fizzlebeef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but Mathers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Fizzlebeef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathers misses with a straight right.
Fizzlebeef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers scores with a decent looking hook.
Mathers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fizzlebeef!
Fizzlebeef regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Mathers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mathers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzlebeef defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mathers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mathers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mathers lands strikes from half guard.
Fizzlebeef trying to control but Mathers postures up.
Fizzlebeef is pressing down on Mathers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fizzlebeef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathers.
Mathers postures up.
Mathers with a nice head shot there.
Fizzlebeef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathers.
Mathers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fizzlebeef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathers has managed to get both his arms back between Fizzlebeef's legs - danger averted.
Mathers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fizzlebeef dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mathers controlling Fizzlebeef's posture.
Mathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathers is on top in guard.
Fizzlebeef has momentary wrist control but Mathers slips an elbow through the middle.
Fizzlebeef working a defensive guard here.
Fizzlebeef wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mathers is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fizzlebeef manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mathers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fizzlebeef is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mathers is looking to work some ground and pound but Fizzlebeef has wrist control.
Mathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Fizzlebeef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fizzlebeef is on top in guard.
Mathers is trying to control the position but Fizzlebeef postures up.
Mathers trying to control the position here.
Mathers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that second round.
That's time! Mathers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Mathers misses.
Fizzlebeef fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mathers sprawls well initially but Fizzlebeef persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fizzlebeef thows a huge punch but Mathers dodges it nicely.
Fizzlebeef wants to take a breather but Mathers is having none of it.
Mathers wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
Mathers is looking to control Fizzlebeef's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mathers avoid being mounted?
Mathers won't allow Fizzlebeef to pass to mount.
Mathers is looking for a sweep. Fizzlebeef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mathers trying to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
Mathers wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mathers's head.
Mathers is looking for a sweep. Fizzlebeef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mathers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fizzlebeef postures up and lands a big shot to Mathers's brow.
Fizzlebeef throwing strikes from guard but Mathers blocks nicely.
Mathers is pulling down on Fizzlebeef's head to control his posture.
Mathers is trying to control the position but Fizzlebeef postures up.
Fizzlebeef is fighting to break Mathers's control of his arms but Mathers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mathers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fizzlebeef manages to get himself to full guard.
Fizzlebeef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throwing strikes from guard but Fizzlebeef blocks nicely.
Mathers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Fizzlebeef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizzlebeef tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fizzlebeef is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mathers has his hands clasped together around Fizzlebeef's back. He's all about the action.
Mathers wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mathers trying to hold on to Fizzlebeef's head to control him but Fizzlebeef postures up.
Mathers wants to control but Fizzlebeef passes into side.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the position but Mathers is working away.
Mathers prevents Fizzlebeef from moving into mount.
Mathers tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mathers wants to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
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.
Mathers tries to bench press Fizzlebeef off him but Fizzlebeef keeps the position.
Fizzlebeef working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mathers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fizzlebeef trying to control but Mathers postures up.
Mathers working Fizzlebeef over with strikes.
Mathers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mathers prevents Fizzlebeef from improving his position.
Mathers is nestled in close to Fizzlebeef, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fizzlebeef regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mathers throws and elbow that misses. Fizzlebeef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mathers's guard. Nice move by Fizzlebeef!
Mathers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fizzlebeef takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fizzlebeef shoots and misses
and Mathers counters with a thumping low kick.
Mathers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fizzlebeef counters with a straight right hand.
Mathers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fizzlebeef checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fizzlebeef lands a nice shot that snaps Mathers's head back.
Mathers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fizzlebeef's calf.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathers is fending him off so far but Fizzlebeef persists. Nope, Mathers circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathers throws a leg kick but Fizzlebeef sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fizzlebeef moves away.
Mathers misses with a hook.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Fizzlebeef.
Marshall Mathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fizzlebeef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers slips a straight right by Fizzlebeef.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mathers checks a leg kick.
Mathers throws a solid leg kick but Fizzlebeef takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mathers.
Fizzlebeef misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Fizzlebeef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Fizzlebeef.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fizzlebeef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Mathers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mathers, right into the meat.
Mathers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mathers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mathers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fizzlebeef missing with a left hand there. Mathers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef has his takedown stuffed
and Mathers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fizzlebeef's knee momentarily.
Marshall Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Mathers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fizzlebeef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathers throws a push kick but Fizzlebeef slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Mathers finds it's way through Fizzlebeef's defenses.
Mathers jabs at Fizzlebeef's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fizzlebeef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fizzlebeef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Mathers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mathers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fizzlebeef connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathers misses with a hook.
Mathers throws a right hand that Fizzlebeef ducks under and follows up with a left that Fizzlebeef also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fizzlebeef might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fizzlebeef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fizzlebeef is out of range and Mathers settles back down.
Fizzlebeef closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mathers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathers is on top in guard.
Fizzlebeef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mathers postures up in Fizzlebeef's guard and throws a big left but Fizzlebeef blocks it.
Mathers is in close to Fizzlebeef's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fizzlebeef is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mathers pushing down on Fizzlebeef's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers passes to full mount!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mathers throws some wild stikes that Fizzlebeef manages to avoid easily.
Mathers dominating with strikes here.
Mathers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fizzlebeef wants to control but Mathers is having none of it.
Mathers lands a nice shot to the head.
Mathers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mathers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marshall Mathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathers lands a heavy elbow.
Fizzlebeef is looking to improve his position but Mathers isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers had his way with Roll Fizzlebeef in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mathers falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fizzlebeef counter with a right hand.
Mathers scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Fizzlebeef.
Mathers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mathers tests Fizzlebeef's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fizzlebeef looks to land a right hand but Mathers moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzlebeef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathers.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range of the body kick from Mathers.
Fizzlebeef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathers cracks Fizzlebeef with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fizzlebeef.
Mathers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fizzlebeef manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mathers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fizzlebeef is trying to control the position but Mathers postures up.
Mathers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mathers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fizzlebeef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mathers manages to get himself to full guard.
Mathers wants to sweep but no luck.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mathers keeping moving, preventing Fizzlebeef from controlling successfully.
Mathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fizzlebeef is one step ahead there.
Fizzlebeef wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fizzlebeef trying to move into half guard but instead Mathers has managed to sweep!
Fizzlebeef seems keen to control Mathers's posture.
Mathers throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fizzlebeef is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mathers throwing strikes from guard but Fizzlebeef blocks nicely.
Fizzlebeef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mathers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roll Fizzlebeef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fizzlebeef is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fizzlebeef has escaped and now he's on top!
Fizzlebeef trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizzlebeef is working Mathers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fizzlebeef trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fizzlebeef stopping the sweep attempt from Mathers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mathers being controlled here, momentarily.
Fizzlebeef tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathers is retaining full guard.
Mathers pulls Fizzlebeef in close to his closed guard and prevents Fizzlebeef from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathers is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Marshall Mathers.
Well Mathers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Mathers!
Marshall Mathers retains his lightweight title!
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