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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McClure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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160 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, The Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis McClure!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by McClure.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but McClure shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McClure slips a jab and a cross from Matrix.
Matrix shoots in but McClure avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McClure tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it.
McClure shoots in looking for a takedown. Matrix tries to sprawl out of it but McClure keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matrix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrix misses with a kick to the body
and McClure counters by moving into the clinch.
Matrix has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McClure after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClure pulls guard.
Matrix stops McClure from standing up.
McClure trying to control the position here.
Matrix trying to control but McClure is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClure is trying to hold Matrix in close to prevent damage but Matrix has managed to pass into half guard.
McClure is trying to stand back up but Matrix is controlling him
Matrix trying to control from McClure's half guard. McClure has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matrix postures up.
McClure working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClure has Matrix pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClure throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McClure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matrix passes into half guard.
Matrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matrix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McClure avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matrix.
Matrix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McClure wants to get back to full guard but Matrix has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McClure is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McClure looks gassed!
McClure is just holding on here. Matrix manages to take his back.
I would not like to be McClure right now.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is controlling the position but McClure somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Matrix is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McClure reverses the position - he's now on top in Matrix's guard.
Matrix throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matrix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 The Matrix will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matrix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matrix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClure.
McClure shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matrix defends it nicely.
The Matrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matrix looks for a takedown but McClure sprawls well.
McClure gets tackled into the cage by Matrix. Matrix maintains the clinch.
McClure controlling the action here for a moment.
Matrix just leaning against McClure, taking a breather.
McClure fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClure tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McClure.
Matrix tries to break the clinch but McClure is controlling the position.
McClure breaks from the clinch.
Matrix looks for a takedown but McClure sprawls well.
McClure misses with a takedown attempt - Matrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McClure shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClure is breathing heavily.
Matrix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McClure's guard.
Matrix pushes down on McClure's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matrix is thwarting McClure's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClure is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matrix is staying active.
Matrix is keen to just control but McClure is a slippery customer.
Matrix content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McClure is not content to let Matrix control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because The Matrix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matrix dives in and grabs McClure's left leg, looking for a takedown. McClure pushes down on Matrix's head and hops out.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McClure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McClure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matrix swings for the body but McClure moves out of range.
McClure connects with a leg kick. Matrix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClure shoots in but Matrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matrix instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is trying to drag McClure to the mat but McClure just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matrix tries to pull guard but McClure holds him up against the cage and eventually Matrix drops back down to his feet.
Matrix tries to pull guard but McClure won't allow it.
McClure lands a nice shot to the body.
McClure goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matrix prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Matrix dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matrix moves to clinch but McClure breaks away
and McClure counters with a nice body shot.
McClure tries for a takedown but Matrix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but McClure pushes him off.
Matrix takes the fight into the clinch.
Matrix swings wildly with an uppercut but McClure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matrix is trying to pull guard but McClure turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matrix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McClure blocks a body shot from Matrix.
McClure tries to score a body lock takedown but Matrix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix wants to get back to striking at distance but McClure won't allow it.
Matrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing McClure up against the cage.
McClure has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matrix after a bit of a struggle.
The Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis McClure.
McClure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClure wants a takedown.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by McClure. Beautiful body shot.
McClure fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for McClure with that takedown attempt.
Matrix shoots in and gets a takedown into McClure's guard.
Matrix advances position into side control!
Matrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClure keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Matrix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McClure sneaks back into half guard.
McClure punching from the bottom.
McClure missing with punches from the bottom.
McClure is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matrix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matrix's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tries to escape the position.
McClure misses with a punch to the head.
Matrix trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matrix tries to roll but McClure sticks to his back.
McClure controlling the position well here. Matrix rolled but McClure kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClure is hanging on to Matrix's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Matrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matrix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Matrix!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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