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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix slips a jab from Complete.
Matrix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donk. Matrix catches Complete right on the button with a cross.
Matrix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Complete shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matrix as he jumps to the side.
Matrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matrix lands an overhand right.
Complete shoots in and gets a takedown into Matrix's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix is controlling Complete's posture.
Complete throws a big right hand that misses.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
Complete with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matrix is trying to control the position but Complete postures up.
Complete has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matrix has his hands on Complete's head, controlling the position.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Complete from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matrix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Complete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matrix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Complete somewhat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matrix, as that shot connected.
Complete decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matrix trying to control but Complete postures up.
Matrix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Complete.
Complete throws a strike but Matrix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Complete trying to keep a closed guard but Matrix is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete wants to sweep but no luck.
Complete is working hard here to advance position.
Matrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Complete's guard.
Complete trying to control the position.
Matrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Complete's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Complete throws a hook to the side of Matrix's head but Matrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Complete shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix digs a good body shot into Complete's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Matrix.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. Complete looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Complete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Complete has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matrix.
Complete tries for a takedown but Matrix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Complete's sensitive parts.
Complete looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
Complete walks into a stiff left hand from Matrix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matrix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Complete looks to throw the jab but Matrix is out of range.
Matrix stuffs the takedown.
Matrix defending well as Complete loads up on a big left hand.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Complete dives in and grabs Matrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes down on Complete's head and hops out.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matrix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matrix.
Matrix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Complete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix with a nice cross.
Complete will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matrix lands a leg kick that knocks Complete off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complete moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matrix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix lands with a cross.
Matrix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Complete misses with a takedown attempt - Matrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matrix - that will leave a mark!
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Complete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix lands a head shot.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Complete shoots in but Matrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Complete takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Matrix lands.
Matrix thows a body kick. Complete tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Complete tries to clinch up but Matrix circles away and keeps his distance.
Complete dives in for a single leg takedown but Matrix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Complete shoots in but Matrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Matrix as Complete shoots in.
Complete with a poor takedown
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Complete is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete drops his hands momentarily and Matrix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matrix cracks Complete with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matrix scores with a jab.
Complete misses with a takedown attempt
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrix with a hook.
Matrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Complete.
Complete will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Complete misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matrix digs a good body shot into Complete's ribs.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Complete looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mr Complete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Complete misses with an uppercut
and Matrix counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Matrix lands a leg kick that knocks Complete off balance momentarily.
Complete tries for a takedown but Matrix circles away easily
and Matrix counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix cracks the inside of Complete's front leg.
Matrix scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Matrix.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matrix.
Complete tries to bum rush Matrix with a series of wild strikes but Matrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matrix connects with a right hand. Complete shakes it off.
Matrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Complete has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Complete throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Complete looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Complete fails with a takedown attempt.
Complete is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matrix's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matrix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Complete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matrix tests Complete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Complete walks into a left hand.
Matrix has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Complete bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matrix but Matrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matrix.
Complete misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complete has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matrix finds it's way round the side to connect with Complete's head.
Complete takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matrix dips to his left and cracks Complete with an uppercut!
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matrix misses with a left hand
and Complete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Complete darts in trying to clinch
and Matrix counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Complete. That did some damage!
Matrix throws a front kick that sends Complete stumbling back into the cage.
Complete takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Complete tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matrix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Complete back to the cage. Matrix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Complete fails with a takedown attempt.
Complete takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complete takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Complete shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Complete or perhaps it was just good defense by Matrix, which made it look bad.
Complete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Complete fails with the takedown.
Matrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Complete, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete tries for a takedown but Matrix circles away easily
and Matrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matrix lands a jab to the nose.
Matrix throws a right hand that Complete ducks under and follows up with a left that Complete also avoids with ease.
Matrix fakes the leg kick and cracks Complete in the body.
Matrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matrix delivers a nice body kick.
Complete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matrix avoids it really well and circles away.
Matrix thuds a left hand into Complete's body.
Matrix connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complete is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matrix.
Matrix connects with a right hand. Complete shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Complete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Matrix as Complete shoots in.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Complete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matrix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matrix thuds his right hand into Complete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Complete takes one to the side of the head.
Complete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matrix avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matrix keeps Complete at a distance using the push kick.
Matrix takes a swing at Complete's ribcage but misses.
Matrix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Complete stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matrix.
Complete shoots and misses
and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matrix lands a leg kick that knocks Complete off balance momentarily.
Matrix misses the jab.
Matrix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Complete on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matrix stuffs the takedown.
Matrix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matrix lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix connects with a jab.
Complete's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matrix cracks Complete with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matrix thumps Complete with a low kick.
Complete shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matrix counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Complete gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matrix.
Complete has his takedown stuffed
enabling Matrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Matrix throws a head kick that Complete semi-blocks.
Complete misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matrix throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matrix avoids it really well and circles away.
Complete gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Complete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matrix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Complete takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matrix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matrix.
Complete tries to close the distance and clinch but Matrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matrix. Complete shrugs it off though.
Matrix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matrix throws a series of strikes that have Complete backpedaling.
Complete takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Complete misses with a takedown
enabling Matrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
Complete stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matrix.
Complete swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Matrix as he connects with a hook.
Matrix lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complete with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matrix to score with a decent uppercut.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Complete. That did some damage!
Matrix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix connects with a high kick.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Complete dives in and grabs Matrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes down on Complete's head and hops out.
Matrix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Complete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matrix scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Matrix.
Matrix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Complete shoots in looking for a takedown. Matrix tries to sprawl out of it but Complete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matrix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Complete's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Complete scrambles back to his feet.
Complete throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matrix counters with a straight right hand.
Complete looks for a takedown but Matrix sprawls well.
Complete shoots in looking for a takedown but Matrix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Complete's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Complete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matrix.
Complete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Matrix to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete throws a wild body kick that Matrix sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complete takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Complete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matrix avoids it really well and circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Complete takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Complete with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matrix to score with a decent uppercut.
Complete wants to clinch.
Matrix is trying to counter with his kicks.
Complete on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Complete has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matrix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Complete somewhat.
Matrix throws a series of punches but Complete moves out of range.
Complete shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix lands with an overhand left.
Complete tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matrix defends well and Complete ends up having to push Matrix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matrix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Complete misses with a lunging right hand
and Matrix counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Complete shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matrix but Matrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Complete's sensitive parts.
Complete is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mr Complete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Complete throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matrix counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Matrix.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Complete's sensitive parts.
Complete fails with the takedown
and Matrix counters with a left to the body.
Matrix scores with a one two! Complete had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matrix delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Complete's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix connects with an inside leg kick.
Complete shoots and misses
and Complete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matrix lands a front kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matrix.
Complete looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
Matrix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Complete is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matrix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matrix misses with a double jab.
Complete on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Complete thows a leg kick but Matrix checks it
and Matrix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matrix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 41:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 41:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
John Matrix is the new middleweight champion!
John Matrix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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