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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doodon DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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263 lbs
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288 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doodon DaCoca!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from DaCoca as Matthews shoots in.
Matthews goes for a double leg but DaCoca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaCoca continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
DaCoca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matthews with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaCoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by DaCoca.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
and DaCoca counters with a nice body shot.
Max Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaCoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from DaCoca.
Matthews tries to clinch up
enabling DaCoca to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DaCoca, right into the meat.
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but DaCoca sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DaCoca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DaCoca! But no joy.
DaCoca misses with a body shot.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaCoca as he avoids it easily.
DaCoca throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from DaCoca.
DaCoca swinging wildly here.
Matthews blocks a head kick by DaCoca.
DaCoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but DaCoca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doodon DaCoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DaCoca throws out the jab.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DaCoca.
DaCoca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DaCoca throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DaCoca jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DaCoca's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca controlling the position for now.
DaCoca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DaCoca.
DaCoca looking for a sweep. Not yet DaCoca, not yet.
DaCoca wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews passes to full mount!
DaCoca holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matthews tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks DaCoca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DaCoca manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Matthews prevents DaCoca from improving his position.
DaCoca is defending against the submission attempts here by Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews stalling away here and it's allowed DaCoca to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
DaCoca trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews passes into half guard.
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
DaCoca regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doodon DaCoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews tries to clinch up
and DaCoca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DaCoca throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
DaCoca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - DaCoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and DaCoca counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matthews! DaCoca lets Matthews back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca throws an uppercut from hell that sends Matthews clean off his feet! He's out cold! DaCoca stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doodon DaCoca!
A very excited looking Doodon DaCoca made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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