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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zapata might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to EINA. John Matrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
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198 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emiliano Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata clinches.
Zapata is working for takedown but Matrix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matrix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zapata avoiding damage as Matrix throws knees to the body.
Zapata manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Matrix there.
It looks like Emiliano Zapata has been cut.
Matrix clobbers Zapata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matrix cracks Zapata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Matrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matrix checks a low kick from Zapata.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matrix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zapata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zapata scores with a nice right hand.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix misses the jab.
Matrix cracks the inside of Zapata's front leg.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix throws a front kick aimed at Zapata's knee but Zapata avoids it well.
Matrix throws a low kick, looking for Zapata's leg but Zapata calmly moves out of range.
Matrix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zapata.
Matrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zapata counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Zapata misses.
Zapata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matrix.
Matrix throws a leg kick but Zapata checks it.
Nice body punch from Zapata.
Matrix throws out a leg kick but Zapata moves out of range and Matrix only half commits.
Zapata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matrix prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix tries a body shot but Zapata blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands a body punch.
Matrix tries a body shot but Zapata blocks it.
Matrix breaks the clinch.
Zapata looks to throw the jab but Matrix is out of range.
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!
Zapata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matrix throws out a loose jab but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Matrix.
Zapata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matrix! But no joy.
A big right from Matrix misses.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zapata. That did some damage!
Matrix lands with a kick to the temple. Zapata shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matrix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zapata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matrix misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick from Matrix.
Zapata tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matrix is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Matrix circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zapata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matrix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata.
Zapata is looking to clinch but Matrix is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Matrix misses
and Zapata counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zapata misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapata blocks the leg kick.
As Matrix backs away, Zapata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zapata blocks a leg kick.
Matrix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matrix digs a good body shot into Zapata's ribs.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Matrix.
Zapata swings widly with a right hand
and Zapata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matrix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zapata's calf.
Some wild striking there from Zapata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emiliano Zapata's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zapata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matrix cracks Zapata with a good jab.
Zapata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matrix.
Matrix steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matrix scores with a nice body kick.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matrix.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matrix. Zapata shrugs it off though.
Zapata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zapata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Matrix slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Matrix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matrix.
Zapata throws out a loose jab but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrix. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zapata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matrix is out of range and Zapata settles back down.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapata blocks the leg kick.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Matrix.
Zapata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matrix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matrix throws a right hand that misses
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zapata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zapata moves forwards but Matrix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matrix misses with a straight right.
Emiliano Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zapata tries to clinch up but Matrix circles away and keeps his distance.
Zapata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matrix catches Zapata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zapata has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix slips a jab and a cross from Zapata.
Matrix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matrix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Zapata bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Matrix.
Zapata throws a front kick aimed at Matrix's knee but Matrix avoids it well.
Matrix misses the shot to the body.
As Matrix looks to move away, Zapata throws a big counter combo but Matrix just gets out of the way.
Zapata takes the fight into the clinch.
Matrix lands a shot to the body.
Matrix stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zapata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matrix misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata prevents a body shot from Matrix.
Matrix misses with some punches.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Matrix is controlling the position.
Matrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapata is struggling to control the position.
Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Matrix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matrix throws a body shot but no joy.
Matrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zapata's hands.
Zapata lands with a shot to the body.
Matrix pushes Zapata up against the cage in a clinch.
Zapata has hold of one of Matrix's legs. Matrix is fighting the takedown attempt but Zapata gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Matrix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zapata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zapata passes into half guard.
Matrix keeping control of the position.
Zapata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
The cut man is working on Emiliano Zapata's cut.
That's time! Zapata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matrix leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapata checks a low kick from Matrix.
Matrix throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Zapata misses with a hook. Matrix ducked under it nicely.
Zapata misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Matrix is predictable there
and Zapata counters with a big head kick but Matrix shrugs it off.
Zapata misses with a body shot.
Matrix lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix lands a jab to the head.
Zapata 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.
Matrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zapata.
Matrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Matrix tenderised Zapata's leg. Zapata is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Zapata blocks the low kick.
As Matrix looks to move away, Zapata throws a big counter combo but Matrix just gets out of the way.
Zapata will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
Matrix tests Zapata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matrix misses with an uppercut.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix throws a front kick that sends Zapata stumbling back into the cage.
Matrix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zapata is looking to counter punch.
Zapata connects with a right hand. Matrix shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapata or perhaps it was just good defense by Matrix, which made it look bad.
Zapata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix scoring well with a low kick there.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch but Matrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Matrix coming out on top.
Zapata 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 Emiliano Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zapata lands a right hook to the body.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matrix moves away.
Zapata tries a low kick but Matrix avoids it.
Matrix throws a low kick, looking for Zapata's leg but Zapata calmly moves out of range.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matrix.
Matrix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
Zapata defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
Zapata shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
Zapata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matrix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zapata takes one on the button.
Zapata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix throws a looping overhand right but Zapata ducks down to avoid it.
Matrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zapata doesn't seem bothered though.
Matrix works over Zapata's head and body with a nice combination.
Zapata throws a solid leg kick but Matrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zapata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zapata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matrix gets caught napping as Zapata dives in and scores a takedown. Matrix manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matrix controlling the position.
Matrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Zapata from controlling successfully.
Zapata is looking to pass into half guard but Matrix pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matrix is in guard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
John Matrix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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