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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Aarons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Los Angeles, Brett Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Matic!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aarons counters with a left to the body.
Matic moves in looking to clinch but Aarons pushes him off.
Aarons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aarons lands a glancing blow to the side of Matic's head.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aarons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matic shoots in for a double leg but Aarons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brett Aarons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Aarons blocks the body kick.
Matic shoots for a double leg takedown but Aarons sprawls well. He's pushed Matic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aarons works Matic's body with a nice hook.
Matic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarons was well out of range. Poor timing from Matic.
Aarons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aarons clinches.
Aarons pushes Matic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aarons's waist but Aarons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matic off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons closes the distance and pushes Matic back into the cage.
Aarons lands with a right to the head.
Aarons misses with a punch to the body.
Matic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brett Aarons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aarons moves into the clinch successfully.
Aarons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matic is looking to break free of the clinch but Aarons has double underhooks.
Matic looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Aarons.
Aarons lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aarons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matic is trying to force a seperation but Aarons has the dominant position.
Aarons is stalling here.
Aarons blocks a body shot from Matic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons manages to break the clinch.
Aarons gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aarons.
Matic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Aarons.
Matic working hard to break the clinch.
Aarons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aarons breaks from the clinch.
Aarons gets a clinch.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarons moves into the clinch.
Aarons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aarons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aarons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aarons pushes Matic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aarons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarons has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aarons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aarons.
Matic tries to score a body lock takedown but Aarons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aarons manages to break the clinch.
Aarons instigates a clinch.
Matic is trying to push Aarons away but Aarons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matic fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aarons tries to clinch but Matic moves away
and Matic counters with a shoot takedown. Aarons fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarons wants to stand but Matic is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aarons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aarons lands a nice shot that snaps Matic's head back.
Aarons closes the distance and clinches.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matic moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Aarons. No joy for Matic on that attempt.
Aarons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matic, pushing him back against the cage.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarons forces Matic back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Aarons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matic with a poor takedown
and Aarons counters by moving into the clinch.
Matic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aarons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aarons stalling against the cage.
Aarons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aarons rushes Matic and presses him up against the cage.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons scores with a jab. Matic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aarons moves into the clinch.
Aarons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brett Aarons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Aarons manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons moves into the clinch.
Aarons scores with a shot to the side of Matic's head.
A nice left hand lands by Aarons.
Aarons effectively controlling the action here.
Aarons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matic can't get the takedown.
Matic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aarons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aarons lands an uppercut.
Aarons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aarons is defending well for now.
Aarons is pushing Matic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aarons is working Matic over against the cage.
Matic is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aarons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Aarons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons digs a good body shot into Matic's ribs.
Matic wants to clinch but Aarons slips to the side
and Aarons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aarons.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aarons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aarons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aarons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aarons darts in and clinches Matic up against the cage.
Matic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aarons breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aarons sprawls well. Aarons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matic gets slowly back to his feet.
Matic tries for a takedown but Aarons circles away easily
and Aarons counters with a straight right hand.
Brett Aarons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aarons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matic shoots in but Aarons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brett Aarons is winning the standup battle so far.
Aarons moves into the clinch.
Aarons lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aarons.
Aarons breaks the clinch.
Aarons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matic, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aarons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aarons moves into the clinch successfully.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Aarons. That snapped Matic's head back.
Aarons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aarons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aarons lands a hook that snaps the head of Matic backwards.
Aarons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Aarons finds it's way through Matic's defenses.
Matic just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Aarons misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aarons pushes Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Aarons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Aarons dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aarons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aarons closes the distance and clinches.
Matic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aarons smiles and moves away.
Matic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aarons moves into the clinch.
Aarons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matic wants to clinch up but Aarons keeps it at a distance.
Aarons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matic can do to turn this around?
Aarons clinches with his opponent.
Matic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aarons to keep the fight standing.
Brett Aarons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Aarons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Aarons catches Matic right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons clinches up with Matic and pushes him back against the cage.
Matic goes for a takedown attempt but Aarons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aarons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aarons.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aarons clinches up with Matic and pushes him back against the cage.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarons moves into range and clinches up with Matic.
Matic can't get the takedown.
Aarons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarons tries to clinch there but Matic circles away.
Aarons checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aarons rushes Matic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aarons moves into the clinch successfully.
Aarons digs a right hand underneath Matic's ribcage. Matic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matic tries to work over Aarons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aarons lands with a right to the head.
Aarons pushes Matic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aarons keeps control of Matic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brett Aarons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aarons scores with a shot to the side of Matic's head.
Matic is looking for a takedown.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons lands a shoulder strike.
Matic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aarons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matic.
Aarons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matic is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Aarons.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aarons.
Still in the clinch, Aarons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matic being controlled against the cage.
Matic is trying to pull guard but Aarons has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarons slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons presses Matic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aarons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matic or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Aarons.
Aarons scores with a shot to the side of Matic's head.
A hook to the body from Aarons.
Aarons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Aarons.
Aarons breaks the clinch.
Matic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aarons closes the distance and clinches.
Matic trying to stall but Aarons improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aarons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aarons scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Aarons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Aarons clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matic is looking to clinch but Aarons is avoiding it.
Matic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aarons keeps the fight on the outside.
Aarons digs a good hook to Matic's body.
Aarons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aarons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aarons pushes Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Aarons.
A body shot lands from Aarons.
Aarons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Aarons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Aarons.
Aarons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Aarons.
Matic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aarons is leaning against Matic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aarons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matic or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarons pushes Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aarons.
Aarons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matic backwards.
A short right from Aarons.
Aarons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matic fails with a takedown attempt.
Matic moves in looking to clinch but Aarons pushes him off.
Aarons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aarons punishes Matic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic shoots in for a takedown but Aarons shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aarons takes the fight into the clinch.
Aarons breaks from the clinch.
Matic looks to clinch
and Aarons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matic misses with a shot to the body
and Aarons counters with a straight right hand.
Aarons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Aarons.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brett Aarons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Matic throws a head kick that misses.
Matic dives in and grabs Aarons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aarons pushes down on Matic's head and hops out.
Aarons gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons manages to break the clinch.
Aarons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aarons manages to break the clinch.
Aarons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aarons closes the distance and clinches.
Matic takes a shot to the head.
Aarons prevents the takedown attempt.
Aarons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarons clobbers Matic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matic swinging wildly here.
Aarons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aarons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aarons swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic.
Aarons scores with a body shot.
Matic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aarons connects with a body shot.
Aarons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matic, pushing him back against the cage.
Aarons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aarons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aarons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons moves into the clinch.
Matic is trying to force a seperation but Aarons has the dominant position.
Matic jumps guard but Aarons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Aarons had his way with Gino Matic in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aarons defends it nicely.
Matic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matic looks to throw a body kick
and Aarons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aarons scores with a jab.
Aarons clinches up with Matic and pushes him back against the cage.
Aarons'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.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarons scores with a one two! Matic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarons feints a jab promting Matic to slip. Aarons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic keeps the fight on the outside.
Aarons closes the distance and pushes Matic back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aarons.
Matic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Aarons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Aarons.
Matic jumps guard but Aarons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brett Aarons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Matic.
Aarons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matic or not.
Aarons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gino Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aarons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matic somewhat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aarons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matic tries to clinch up but Aarons circles away and keeps his distance.
Aarons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matic.
Aarons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aarons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aarons breaks the clinch.
Aarons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aarons breaks from the clinch.
Aarons works Matic's body with a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matic misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarons lands a body shot.
Aarons forces Matic back against the cage and clinches.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aarons blocks a head kick by Matic.
Aarons clinches.
Matic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aarons prevents Matic from breaking the clinch.
Matic tries to pull guard but Aarons won't allow it.
A short right from Aarons on the inside.
Aarons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matic backwards.
Matic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aarons to keep the fight standing.
Aarons lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aarons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarons breaks the clinch.
Aarons connects with a jab.
Aarons forces Matic back against the cage and clinches.
Aarons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aarons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aarons avoids it really well and circles away.
Aarons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aarons breaks from the clinch.
Aarons tries to clinch there but Matic circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aarons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matic's head backwards.
Aarons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matic.
Gino Matic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Aarons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aarons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Aarons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aarons, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Brett Aarons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Brett Aarons!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Brett Aarons!
Brett Aarons wins by unanimous decision!
Brett Aarons made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight in his post fight interview.
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