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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Hatsu Matsu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laroux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsu falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Laroux counter with a right hand.
Laroux throws a nice looking combination but Matsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsu throws an overhand right that lands on Laroux's shoulder, as Laroux tries to avoid the shot.
Laroux throws the left hand but Matsu avoids the punch easily.
Matsu misses with a body kick.
Laroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsu.
Matsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu throws a shot from downtown. Laroux moves away and avoids it.
Laroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laroux throws out the jab.
Matsu misses with a kick to the body.
Matsu throws a shot from downtown. Laroux moves away and avoids it.
Laroux staying out of range there.
Laroux defending well as Matsu loads up on a big left hand.
Matsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laroux counters with a single leg into guard. Matsu didn't expect that.
Laroux throwing strikes but missing.
Laroux is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsu has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu pulls Laroux in to control the position.
Laroux throwing strikes from guard but Matsu blocks nicely.
Laroux landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laroux stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Laroux trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu trying to control the position.
Laroux wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Matsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laroux is one step ahead there.
Matsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laroux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsu is pulling down on Laroux's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hatsu Matsu.
Laroux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsu sprawls well. Matsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laroux gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsu jabs Laroux right on the nose. Laroux blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Laroux misses.
Matsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Laroux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsu throws the left hand but Laroux avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu connects with a right hand. Laroux shakes it off.
Laroux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Laroux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsu wants to control but Laroux is having none of it.
Matsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Matsu prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Matsu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laroux.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laroux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matsu because Laroux loaded up on that one.
Matsu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laroux.
Laroux punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Laroux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laroux throws the left hand but Matsu avoids the punch easily.
Matsu throws a hook to the side of Laroux's head but Laroux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsu digs a good hook to Laroux's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsu.
Laroux with a hook.
Matsu takes a swing at Laroux's ribcage but misses.
Laroux throws a one two combo.
It looks like Hatsu Matsu has been cut.
Matsu throws an off balance right hand
and Laroux counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laroux sprawls well initially but Matsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laroux wants to get back to full guard.
Matsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Laroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laroux is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsu is working away from the top position though.
Laroux is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matsu is staying active.
Matsu wants to take a breather but Laroux is having none of it.
Laroux is in trouble now - Matsu has advanced to mount!
Matsu with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laroux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laroux taking shots to the head.
Matsu with a couple of short strikes.
Matsu cracks Laroux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laroux tries to hold on but Matsu postures up.
Laroux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laroux can't escape the position.
Laroux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laroux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laroux gets full guard.
Laroux is looking to sweep but instead, Matsu has passed into half guard.
Matsu trying to control the action but Laroux is working from the bottom.
Matsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laroux looking for submissions off his back.
Laroux is looking to improve his position.
Laroux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsu.
David Laroux has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Laroux wants to get back to full guard.
Matsu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laroux is bucking up trying to escape but Matsu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Matsu landing punches.
Laroux is looking to improve his position but Matsu isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laroux is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsu prevents Laroux from getting the reversal.
Matsu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Laroux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matsu is looking to take a break and control but Laroux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsu throwing shots but Laroux is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Laroux trying to hold on to Matsu's head to control him but Matsu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hatsu Matsu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matsu throws a hook to the side of Laroux's head but Laroux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsu throws a hook to the side of Laroux's head but Laroux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laroux defending well as Matsu loads up on a big left hand.
Laroux shoots in and bounces Matsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laroux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laroux's guard.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laroux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsu stopping the sweep attempt from Laroux.
Matsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu pushes down on Laroux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsu prevents Laroux from improving his position.
Matsu trying to mount his opponent but Laroux defends it.
Matsu stops Laroux from getting back to his feet.
Matsu prevents Laroux from improving his position.
Laroux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Laroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Laroux distracts Matsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matsu looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laroux tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsu is retaining full guard.
Laroux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laroux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Laroux controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larouxis looking to pass into half guard but Matsu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matsu is in guard.
Matsu wanted to stand there but Laroux had control of the position.
Laroux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laroux has his foot on Matsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Laroux keeps moving.
Matsu throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laroux manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Laroux with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux landing strikes from the mount and Matsu is in trouble!
BOOM! Laroux connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Laroux drops a big elbow. That's hurt Matsu! More shots from Laroux and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Laroux!
David Laroux very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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