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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mattews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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285 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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192 cm
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290 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Mattews!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mattews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mattews misses with a takedown
and Africanus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mattews lands a body shot.
Mattews tries a low kick but Africanus avoids it.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Africanus but Africanus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Africanus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mattews to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julius Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Africanus is looking to land body kicks.
Africanus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mattews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Africanus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mattews is out of range.
Africanus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mattews moves away.
Matt Mattews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mattews.
Africanus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mattews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Africanus scrambles back to his feet.
Mattews lands a really nice looking cross but Africanus seems unphased.
It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Africanus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mattews.
Mattews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Africanus's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Africanus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattews.
Mattews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Africanus keeping full guard, as Mattews tries to pass.
Africanus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mattews has picked Africanus up and slammed him! Africanus can't keep hold of the triangle and Mattews manages to pass to side control!
Mattews throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Africanus is not content to let Mattews control the position.
Mattews working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus parries the strikes from Mattews easily there. Mattews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Africanus to escape.
Mattews lands a few punches from side control.
Africanus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mattews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Africanus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mattews but great work by Africanus.
Mattews tries to bench press Africanus off him but Africanus keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mattews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Africanus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Africanus working the head with strikes.
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Africanus with the ground and pound but Mattews regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Africanus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Africanus wants to advance to full mount but Mattews doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Africanus won't allow Mattews to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus throws a strike but Mattews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mattews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mattews working some strikes from top position.
Africanus looking for a sweep. Not yet Africanus, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mattews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Africanus's guard.
Africanus is in trouble now - Mattews has advanced to mount!
Mattews lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mattews dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mattews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mattews trying to control from Africanus's half guard. Africanus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mattews throws an elbow that misses. Africanus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mattews's guard. Nice move by Africanus!
Mattews wants to hit a switch here but Africanus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mattews there!
Mattews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews regains half guard.
Mattews is trying to get back to full guard.
Mattews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Africanus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mattews's head.
Mattews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Africanus preventing the sweep.
Africanus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mattews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Africanus has managed to get both his arms back between Mattews's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattews controls Africanus momentarily but Africanus frees himself.
Africanus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mattews is keeping the position for now.
Africanus stopping the sweep attempt from Mattews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Africanus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at BigMouth Cabrons inform us that Mattews has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mattews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Africanus manages to get himself to full guard.
Africanus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mattews defends well.
Mattews wants to pass the guard but Africanus is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattews stands up over Africanus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mattews wants to control from the top but Africanus keeps moving.
Matt Mattews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mattews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mattews scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Africanus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mattews throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mattews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mattews is looking to clinch but Africanus is avoiding it.
Africanus lands a jab to the nose.
Mattews scores with a head kick.
Mattews with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattews avoids the head kick by Africanus.
Mattews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Africanus's head.
Mattews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mattews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Africanus is keeping the position for now.
Africanus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mattews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Africanus keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mattews working some strikes from top position.
Africanus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mattews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mattews tries to reverse the position but Africanus maintains control.
Africanus throwing strikes but Mattews uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Africanus thows a huge punch but Mattews dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews is looking for a sweep. Africanus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mattews trying to control here.
Africanus prevents Mattews from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus is thwarting Mattews's attempts to control the position.
Africanus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mattews to regain full guard.
Africanus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That has opened up Matt Mattews's cut even more.
Africanus postures up.
Mattews wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Africanus is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mattews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Africanus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The cut above Matt Mattews's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Africanus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mattews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Africanus throwing strikes but missing.
Matt Mattews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Africanus throws a strike but Mattews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Mattews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mattews 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Mattews!
Matt Mattews bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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