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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HEALTH - TEARS. Eric Matthews is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
7 - 18 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitch!
Matthews working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Fitch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fitch is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
Matthews working away.
Fitch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matthews off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I really don't envy Matthews right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matthews is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fitch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Matthews is really stuck here.
Matthews is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitch gets his way!
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!
Fitch is hanging on to Matthews's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to get back to his feet but Fitch has full control of the position and if anything, Matthews has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fitch working for the choke.
Fitch is hanging on to Matthews's back as he tries to escape.
Fitch working for a choke but Matthews is defending well.
Fitch looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is looking for the choke from the back position but Matthews is controlling his hands well.
Matthews breaks Fitch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.
Fitch working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Fitch working a defensive guard here.
Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Fitch is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitch has escaped and now he's on top!
Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Fitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matthews walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Eric Matthews has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitch which made him look bad.
Fitch throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Fitch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitch can't get the takedown.
Fitch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matthews is trying to keep an underhook but Fitch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch prevents Matthews from standing back up.
Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch tries to pass to full mount but Matthews defends it.
Fitch is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitch connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Fitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews is not content to let Fitch control the position.
Fitch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matthews.
Fitch moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to reverse the position but instead Fitch has taken his back - oops!
Fitch scores with punches and elbows.
Fitch is looking to control Matthews but Matthews is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fitch has the hooks in. Matthews is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Adam Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Matthews tries to escape but Fitch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitch gets his way!
Fitch is landing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch looking to break Matthews's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Matthews remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fitch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matthews is really stuck here.
Fitch has managed to slip his arm under Matthews's chin. This could be all over... yep, Matthews is tapping out! Submission win for Fitch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Fitch!
Adam Fitch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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