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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Timoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix has chosen The Matrix- Clubbed to Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taylor Timoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timoko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matrix circles away.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timoko as he jumps to the side.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor Timoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Matrix.
Matrix drives through with a takedown into Timoko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matrix wants to pass the guard but Timoko is keeping the position.
Timoko wants to stand and escape but Matrix is having none of it.
Matrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Matrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timoko is keeping the position for now.
Matrix drops back looking for a leg! Timoko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Timoko manages to kick Matrix off! Matrix jumps back into Timoko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix postures up in Timoko's guard and throws a big left but Timoko blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix pushes down on Timoko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Timoko wants to control but Matrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matrix is pressing down on Timoko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Timoko is holding on for now.
Matrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matrix on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Matrix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timoko sees it coming and defends easily.
Timoko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matrix.
Matrix winds up and cracks Timoko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matrix maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Timoko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Matrix has cracked it and Timoko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Matrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Matrix!
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Matrix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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