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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeiasu Kenpachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zeiasu Kenpachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Matters!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kenpachi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kenpachi is squirming around, avoiding Matters's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Matters.
Matters looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenpachi is bucking up trying to escape but Matters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenpachi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Matters working for a guillotine from mount but Kenpachi is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matters tries to control but Kenpachi wriggling away.
Matters goes for an armbar but Kenpachi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kenpachi.
Kenpachi being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenpachi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenpachi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matters looking for a sweep. Not yet Matters, not yet.
Kenpachi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters looking for a guillotine here but Kenpachi defends easily.
Matters throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matters working a defensive guard here.
Kenpachi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matters is looking for a triangle but Kenpachi pushes his legs off easily.
Kenpachi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenpachi stands up out of Matters's guard for a moment - Matters manages to land a nice upkick.
Kenpachi wants to control from the top but Matters keeps moving.
Kenpachi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenpachi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenpachi defends it easily.
Kenpachi tries to stand but Matters is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenpachi defends it easily.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenpachi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenpachi throws a series of punches but Matters moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenpachi tries to clinch there but Matters circles away.
Matters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kenpachi's guard.
Matters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kenpachi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matters is trying to keep Kenpachi in close.
Kenpachi trying to control but Matters is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenpachi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matters trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zeiasu Kenpachi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenpachi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matters counters with a series of strikes. Kenpachi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matters scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters moves into range and clinches up with Kenpachi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matters has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kenpachi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kenpachi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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!
Kenpachi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenpachi postures up.
Kenpachi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenpachi stopping the sweep attempt from Matters.
Kenpachi wants to control from the top but Matters keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenpachi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matters has escaped and now he's on top!
Matters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenpachi has momentary wrist control but Matters slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matters throwing strikes from guard but Kenpachi blocks nicely.
Matters throws a strike but Kenpachi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenpachi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenpachi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matters doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenpachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenpachi is rocked!
Matters stands and steps away. Kenpachi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Kenpachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matters instigates a clinch.
Matters lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenpachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matters is nestled in close to Kenpachi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matters winds up and cracks Kenpachi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matters is looking for a kimura here.
Matters lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kenpachi quite badly. Kenpachi pulls Matters in close trying to recover. Matters postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kenpachi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kenpachi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Matters!
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hype
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