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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Lucas Matthysse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch has chosen feuer frei as his entrance music. Dark Dutch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Matthysse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutch misses with a low kick as Matthysse jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Dutch. Those never looked like landing.
Dutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dutch blocking some punches.
Matthysse has a couple of punches blocked by Dutch.
I was talking to Matthysse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matthysse fails to land.
Dutch tries to land a knee to the head but Matthysse blocks with his arms.
Dutch looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dutch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthysse.
Matthysse pushes Dutch back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthysse has a couple of punches blocked by Dutch.
Dutch trying to land knees to the body.
Dutch misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthysse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dutch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dutch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse is working Dutch over against the ropes.
Dutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dutch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dutch tries a knee to the head but Matthysse blocks it.
Dutch has had enough of the clinch but Matthysse keeps him there for the moment.
Matthysse blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Dutch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matthysse tries to land knees in the clinch but Dutch avoids the damage to the body.
Matthysse blocking some punches.
Matthysse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dutch gets through Matthysse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dutch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dutch lands an elbow that stopped Matthysse in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse takes an elbow to the temple.
Matthysse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dutch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matthysse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthysse takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Matthysse.
Dutch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dutch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthysse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dutch misses with the head strike.
Dutch throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthysse.
Matthysse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dutch throws a head punch that misses.
Dutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutch slips under a jab.
Dutch moves into range and clinches up with Matthysse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matthysse looks to land a right hand but Dutch moved out of range.
Dutch closes the distance and pushes Matthysse back into the ropes.
Dutch lands an elbow that stopped Matthysse in his tracks for a moment.
Matthysse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthysse works on Dutch's body with a couple of short punches.
Matthysse tries a body shot but Dutch blocks it.
Dutch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthysse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dutch avoids it.
Dutch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matthysse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dutch.
Dutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthysse.
Dutch tries a knee to the head but Matthysse blocks it.
Matthysse tries to throw a body punch but Dutch avoids it by throwing Matthysse back against the ropes.
Dutch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dark Dutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthysse throws an overhand right that lands on Dutch's shoulder, as Dutch tries to avoid the shot.
Matthysse throws a body punch but Dutch moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthysse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dutch can pounce on him.
Dutch thuds his right hand into Matthysse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dutch moves into the clinch.
Dutch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dutch throws an elbow but misses.
Dutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthysse.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dutch throws an elbow but misses.
Dutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthysse avoids it.
Matthysse lands a nice uppercut.
Matthysse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Matthysse fails to land.
Dark Dutch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutch forces Matthysse back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch throws an elbow that misses.
Dutch scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dutch breaks the clinch.
Dutch has managed to clinch.
Dutch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthysse backwards.
Matthysse trying to land knees to the body.
Dutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthysse lands a nice uppercut.
Matthysse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dutch controls his hands.
Dutch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dutch.
Dutch blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthysse throws a shot from downtown. Dutch moves away and avoids it.
Matthysse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matthysse tries to clinch up.
Matthysse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dutch throws a head kick but Matthysse moves out of range.
Matthysse scores with a three punch combo!
Matthysse throws out a loose jab but Dutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthysse wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dutch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthysse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch missing with knees to the body.
Matthysse misses with some punches.
Dutch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dutch has had enough of the clinch but Matthysse keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dutch.
Dutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthysse throws a looping overhand right but Dutch ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dutch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dutch throws a wild body kick that Matthysse sees coming a mile off.
Matthysse tries to clinch up but Dutch circles away and keeps his distance.
Dutch tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthysse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dutch misses with an elbow strike.
Dutch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dutch pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthysse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse scores with a shoulder strike.
Dutch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dutch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dutch misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Matthysse.
Good body shot from Matthysse.
Dutch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthysse managing to block the knees to the body from Dutch.
Dutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dutch has managed to clinch.
Dutch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dutch lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthysse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dutch's elbow.
Matthysse avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the ropes.
Dutch breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dutch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dutch throws a looping overhand right but Matthysse ducks down to avoid it.
Matthysse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dutch takes one to the chin there.
Matthysse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dutch walks into a stiff left hand from Matthysse.
Matthysse tries to keep at a distance but Dutch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthysse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dutch controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Dutch.
Dutch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dutch avoiding damage as Matthysse throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Dutch to work.
Matthysse scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch blocks an uppercut.
Dutch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Dutch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutch.
Dutch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matthysse is rocked!
Matthysse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oh Matthysse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dutch misses with a punch on the inside.
Dutch blocking some punches.
Matthysse seems to have got his legs back now.
Dutch lands a damaging elbow.
Dutch tries to stall but Matthysse uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Dutch.
Matthysse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dutch.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse works on Dutch's body with a couple of short punches.
Matthysse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dutch tries a body shot but Matthysse blocks it.
Dutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dutch clinches up with Matthysse and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dutch stalling in the clinch but Matthysse improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthysse.
Matthysse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dutch misses with some punches.
Dutch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dutch throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthysse misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthysse.
Matthysse avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the ropes.
Matthysse tries to throw a body punch but Dutch avoids it by throwing Matthysse back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Matthysse moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucas Matthysse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthysse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dutch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthysse moves into the clinch successfully.
Matthysse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Matthysse.
Matthysse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dutch trying to land knees to the body.
Dutch taking a breather.
Matthysse being controlled against the ropes.
Dutch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthysse avoids it.
Dutch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dutch breaks the clinch.
Matthysse scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthysse misses with a wild body shot.
Matthysse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthysse misses with a hook to the body
and Dutch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthysse walks into a stiff left hand from Dutch.
Dutch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthysse swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dutch counter with a right hand.
Matthysse punishes Dutch's body with a nice straight punch.
Matthysse misses with a two punch combination.
Dark Dutch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dutch slips a jab from Matthysse.
Matthysse jabs at Dutch's body.
Dutch rushes Matthysse and presses him up against the ropes.
Dutch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dark Dutch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthysse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthysse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthysse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthysse swings wildly with an uppercut but Dutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dutch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthysses head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthysse can't find room to land a body shot as Dutch controls the action.
Matthysse lands with a left to the head.
Dutch blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucas Matthysse.
Well Dutch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Dutch!
Dark Dutch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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