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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Max Gracie enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Matsuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Matsuo circles away easily
so Matsuo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matsuo throwing strikes but missing.
Matsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Matsuo just wasn't active enough.
Matsuo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Matsuo pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matsuo jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matsuo is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Matsuo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Matsuo pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Matsuo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Matsuo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries to bum rush Matsuo with a series of wild strikes but Matsuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Matsuo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Gracie is trying to keep Matsuo in close.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Matsuo tries to pass.
Matsuo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matsuo from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Matsuo.
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsuo which made him look bad.
Jay Matsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuo pinned against the cage. Matsuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Matsuo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matsuo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuo avoids it really well and circles away.
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsuo stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Matsuo moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Matsuo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matsuo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsuo off to one side.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuo circles away.
Matsuo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matsuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Matsuo tries to pass.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Jay Matsuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Matsuo has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuo is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matsuo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Matsuo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Matsuo has control of the leg.
Matsuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsuo is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushes Matsuo off looking to stand but Matsuo dives back in and keeps control.
Matsuo decides to stand and escape the position.
Jay Matsuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsuo.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuo.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matsuo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matsuo.
Matsuo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Matsuo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Matsuo counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Matsuo fails to land the takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Matsuo circles away easily
and Matsuo counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Matsuo defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Matsuo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Matsuo avoids them all with ease.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Matsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuo continues to drive forward.
Matsuo drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Matsuo dominated that second round.
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!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsuo but Matsuo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Matsuo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Jay Matsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Gracie.
Matsuo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsuo preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuo looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Matsuo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Matsuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuo continues to drive forward.
Matsuo successfully pulls guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Matsuo keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matsuo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Matsuo.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Matsuo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuo pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsuo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matsuo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Matsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuo stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuo.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Matsuo sprawls well.
Matsuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Matsuo moved out of range.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsuo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Matsuo shows good takedown defense.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matsuo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuo is looking for a sweep.
Matsuo is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuo, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Matsuo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Max Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Matsuo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuo manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Matsuo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuo, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Matsuo!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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