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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rowland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen Chaos is my life as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White 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 London, Peter Rowland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a right hand that Rowland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowland also avoids with ease.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Matthews drives through with a takedown into Rowland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rowland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rowland has escaped and now he's on top!
Rowland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rowland connects with a couple of short punches.
Rowland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rowland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rowland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowland stops Matthews from standing up.
Rowland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rowland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matthews with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Rowland can't handle though.
Rowland with a nice head shot there.
Rowland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowland is aware though and is defending well.
Rowland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rowland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rowland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rowland lands a couple of digs.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matthews is looking to stand back up but Rowland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matthews.
Matthews looks winded!
Rowland tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matthews controls his leg.
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!
Rowland prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rowland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rowland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthews is just riding it out for now. Rowland eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rowland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rowland lands strikes from half guard.
Rowland is nestled in close to Matthews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rowland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rowland lands a nice short elbow.
Matthews tries to kick Rowland off but Rowland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews has hold of Rowland's hands but Rowland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to escape.
Rowland decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rowland closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Rowland pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rowland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rowland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rowland tries to pull guard but Matthews won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowland drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowland pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews is stalling in the full guard.
Rowland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Matthews scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowland throws the kick towards the body but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rowland tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matthews manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Rowland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews works over Rowland's head and body with a nice combination.
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews is working Rowland over against the cage.
Matthews has picked Rowland up - he's going for a ride! Matthews dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rowland is holding on to half guard well.
Rowland is trying to stand back up but Matthews is controlling him
Matthews is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rowland as he works his way to full guard.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peter Rowland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowland controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Matthews wants to stand but Rowland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but instead Rowland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowland scoring with some ground and pound.
Rowland landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rowland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matthews has momentary wrist control but Rowland slips an elbow through the middle.
Rowland working some strikes from top position.
Rowland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rowland defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowland connects with a couple of short punches.
Rowland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rowland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rowland throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rowland's guard. Nice move by Matthews!
Matthews tries to stand but Rowland is controlling from the bottom.
Rowland wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matthews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rowland dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rowland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Rowland is having none of it.
Rowland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Rowland cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
Rowland is working Matthews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rowland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rowland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rowland with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rowland stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Rowland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Rowland dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Rowland's head and hops out.
Rowland gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Rowland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rowland seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Rowland lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowland slips a nice elbow through Matthews's hands, connecting with Matthews's forehead.
Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rowland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rowland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rowland lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rowland.
Matthews striking from half guard on the bottom.
Rowland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rowland drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Rowland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rowland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rowland throws a strike but Matthews avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowland defends well.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rowland is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rowland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rowland!
Rowland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rowland tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews goes for an armbar but Rowland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rowland.
Rowland wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowland prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Matthews is trying to keep Rowland in close.
Rowland preventing the sweep.
Dave Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews working for a triangle but Rowland defends it easily.
Rowland postures up and lands a big shot to Matthews's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rowland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matthews's head.
Peter Rowland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rowland is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Rowland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rowland, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Rowland!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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