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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Magaloque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Matthews will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Magaloque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaloque shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matthews tries to roll over but Magaloque keeps him under control.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matthews wants to control but Magaloque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaloque controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gordon Matthews hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaloque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Magaloque's body.
Magaloque closes the distance and clinches.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaloque or not.
Magaloque is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Matthews.
It looks like Vitor Magaloque has been cut.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Matthews.
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magaloque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matthews pushes Magaloque back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
Matthews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magaloque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matthews is trying to maintain a safe position but Magaloque gets an underhook and turns Matthews into the cage.
Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthews lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Matthews.
Matthews pushes Magaloque back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands a left hand.
Matthews looking to stall.
Matthews is leaning against Magaloque and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Magaloque's head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews is leaning against Magaloque and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Magaloque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Magaloque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthews's guard.
Magaloque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Magaloque is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magaloque decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matthews, up you get!
Matthews tries to clinch there but Magaloque circles away.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magaloque slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Gordon Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Magaloque is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Magaloque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Magaloque moved out of range nicely.
Magaloque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Magaloque's shoulder, as Magaloque tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
Matthews scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Magaloque or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Magaloque.
Matthews tests Magaloque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaloque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Magaloque pushes him off.
Magaloque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Magaloque's shoulder, as Magaloque tries to avoid the shot.
Magaloque takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Magaloque circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews works the jab nicely.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews lands a jab to Magaloque's midsection.
Magaloque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Magaloque is just out of range.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews tries to clinch but Magaloque is having none of it.
Magaloque's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magaloque scrambles back to his feet.
Vitor Magaloque's cut is getting worse.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magaloque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaloque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Magaloque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Magaloque.
Matthews tries to clinch but Magaloque moves out of range.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaloque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magaloque ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews stuns Magaloque with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthews connects with a jab.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Magaloque's head.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magaloque's head.
Matthews works over Magaloque's head and body with a nice combination.
Magaloque shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Magaloque keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magaloque circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Magaloque's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Magaloque or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Matthews misses with a hook. Magaloque ducked under it nicely.
Magaloque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magaloque avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magaloque moves away.
Matthews throws a right hand that Magaloque ducks under and follows up with a left that Magaloque also avoids with ease.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Magaloque avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews cracks Magaloque with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magaloque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Magaloque circles away.
Matthews scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Matthews.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magaloque is rocked!
Matthews tests Magaloque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Magaloque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Magaloque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Magaloque is avoiding it.
Magaloque seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaloque takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaloque slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Magaloque swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthews.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Magaloque is just out of range.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magaloque moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matthews lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
A short left from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magaloque.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews lands a shot to the body.
Matthews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magaloques head.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
Matthews is working Magaloque over against the cage.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
A short right from Matthews.
Matthews taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Matthews.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews taking a breather.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Matthews.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Magaloque circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magaloque takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Vitor Magaloque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vitor Magaloque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magaloque staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matthews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Gordon Matthews!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Gordon Matthews!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Gordon Matthews!
Gordon Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
Gordon Matthews was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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