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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tzvetvan Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzvetvan Todorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauthon looks to land a left hand but Todorov moved out of range nicely.
Todorov shoots in and drives through. Cauthon sprawls well.
Matrim Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauthon swinging wildly here.
Cauthon throws a lazy uppercut
and Todorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Todorov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Todorov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cauthon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Todorov shoots in and bounces Cauthon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todorov with a nice head shot there.
Cauthon pushes Todorov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Todorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Todorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cauthon's guard.
Todorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cauthon is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cauthon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Todorov postures up.
Todorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cauthon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todorov's guard.
Cauthon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Todorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cauthon pinned against the cage. Cauthon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tzvetvan Todorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon tries to clinch up.
Todorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cauthon circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cauthon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todorov.
Todorov has a takedown stuffed.
Todorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todorov ducks under a wild hook from Cauthon.
Todorov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todorov moves away.
Cauthon closes the distance and clinches.
Cauthon lands a nice uppercut.
Cauthon lands a hook that snaps the head of Todorov backwards.
Cauthon lands a hook that snaps the head of Todorov backwards.
Todorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Todorov can't get the takedown.
Cauthon lands a right hand.
Cauthon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todorovs head.
Cauthon lands with a right to the head.
Cauthon scores with a shot to the side of Todorov's head.
Cauthon working aggressively here.
Cauthon lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cauthon on the inside.
Cauthon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cauthon.
Cauthon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Todorov.
Cauthon just leaning against Todorov, taking a breather.
Cauthon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Cauthon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Cauthon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cauthon.
Cauthon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matrim Cauthon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cauthon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todorov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tzvetvan Todorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cauthon moves into full guard.
Cauthon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cauthon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cauthon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cauthon pushes Todorov off and gets back to his feet.
Cauthon misses with a few strikes there.
Cauthon tries to clinch but Todorov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov avoids the body shot from Cauthon.
Cauthon misses the jab.
Todorov fails with the takedown.
Cauthon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cauthon misses with a body punch
and Todorov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cauthon won't be happy with that.
Cauthon is pushing Todorov's head away, looking to escape. Todorov manages to hold on to the position though.
Todorov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cauthon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cauthon wants to control but Todorov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Todorov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Todorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cauthon is pressing down on Todorov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cauthon pushes Todorov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cauthon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Todorov.
Cauthon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todorov, as that shot connected.
Cauthon throws a lazy uppercut
and Todorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cauthon has his feet on Todorov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cauthon throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Todorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todorov wants to stand but Cauthon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Todorov lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon wants to stand and escape but Todorov is having none of it.
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todorov is one step ahead there.
Cauthon controls Todorov momentarily but Todorov frees himself.
Cauthon pushes Todorov off and gets back to his feet.
Cauthon wants to clinch up but Todorov keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cauthon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tzvetvan Todorov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cauthon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Todorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Todorov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cauthon was covering up waiting for the punch and Todorov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cauthon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Todorov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cauthon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cauthon wants it to stay on the feet.
Todorov throws a push kick but Cauthon slaps the foot to one side.
Cauthon looks to score with a jab to the body but Todorov is just out of range.
Cauthon misses with a looping right.
Cauthon misses with a shot to the body
and Todorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov postures up in Cauthon's guard and throws a big left but Cauthon blocks it.
Cauthon pushes Todorov off and gets back to his feet.
Todorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cauthon to the ground. Todorov is now in Cauthon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Todorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cauthon is keeping the position for now.
Todorov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Todorov throws a strike but Cauthon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Todorov is working an open guard so Cauthon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Todorov slips under a jab from Cauthon.
Cauthon misses with an uppercut
and Todorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cauthon misses with an uppercut
and Cauthon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throws a series of punches but Todorov avoids them all with ease.
Cauthon doesn't manage to clinch there - Todorov circles away.
Todorov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cauthon quickly recovers to half guard.
Cauthon is looking to control Todorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cauthon avoid being mounted?
Cauthon kicks off Todorov and gets to his feet.
Todorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cauthon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cauthon forces Todorov back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cauthon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cauthon throws a punch but it's blocked by Todorov.
Cauthon works on Todorov's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todorov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cauthon misses with a body punch.
Todorov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tzvetvan Todorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cauthon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cauthon struggles to land a body shot inside as Todorov controls his hands.
Cauthon digs a right hand underneath Todorov's ribcage. Todorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrim Cauthon.
I think Cauthon 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrim Cauthon!
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