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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed-Conflict. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
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
10 - 7 - 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rummer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rummer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Rummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rummer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Matthews.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Rummer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rummer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rummer misses the target.
Matthews connects with the punch.
It looks like Ryan Rummer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Rummer counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Rummer moves away and avoids it.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rummer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rummer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rummer thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
Matthews is not content to let Rummer control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to kick Rummer off but Rummer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rummer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rummer trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.
Rummer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthews scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rummer manages to mount him!
Rummer working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rummer tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Rummer looking to ground and pound but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rummer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Rummer coming out on top.
Rummer rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
Matthews gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rummer regains guard.
Rummer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rummer has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Rummer is pulling down on Matthews's head to control his posture.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Rummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Rummer blocks nicely.
Rummer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Rummer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rummer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Rummer keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rummer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rummer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Rummer has control of Matthews's left arm, preventing Matthews from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Rummer circles away easily
and Rummer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews moves forwards but Rummer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rummer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Rummer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
Rummer throwing strikes here but Matthews is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rummer misses with a body shot.
Rummer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rummer tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Rummer throws and elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rummer's guard. Nice move by Matthews!
Matthews throws and elbow that misses. Rummer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matthews's guard. Nice move by Rummer!
Rummer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rummer throwing strikes but missing.
Rummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews wants to stand but Rummer is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rummer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Rummer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rummer misses with a hook
and Matthews counters with a left to the body.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matthews throws a poor cross that misses
and Rummer counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rummer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews pushes Rummer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rummer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rummer misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummer trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Rummer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rummer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rummer lands an elbow.
Rummer is putting a hurting on Matthews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rummer lands a nice forearm strike.
Matthews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rummer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushes Rummer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rummer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rummer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rummer trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rummer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rummer but great work by Matthews.
The strikes coming from Matthews are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matthews throws a strike aimed at the side of Rummer's head but Rummer avoids it well.
Rummer is looking to reverse the position.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Matthews crashes against the mat.
Matthews working the ground and pound but Rummer is defending the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rummer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rummer 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rummer!
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energy
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hype
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