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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matthews might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed-Conflict. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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219 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Matthews counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Kevin Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson avoiding damage as Matthews throws knees to the body.
Matthews is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matthews tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson works on Matthews's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Matthews to work.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Matthews gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matthews.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson works on Matthews's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson is leaning against Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthews or not.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson presses Matthews against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the cage.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lands a left hand.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balrog Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Matthews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matthews thows a big elbow that misses.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
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.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Matthews postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Balrog Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matthews clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Matthews will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Matthews was not able to check.
Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Matthews seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Matthews cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthews or not.
Johnson digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthews up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matthews.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balrog Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson is working Matthews over against the cage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson stalling the fight.
Matthews has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson works on Matthews's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Johnson cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson pushes Matthews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is leaning against Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews wants a takedown.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson pushes Matthews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson cracks Matthews with a nice body shot.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balrog Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balrog Johnson!
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energy
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