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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Wandsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Matienzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Wandsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoel Matienzo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from Matienzo as Wandsworth shoots in.
A jab from Wandsworth misses.
Wandsworth moves out of range as Matienzo strikes.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wandsworth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wandsworth ducks under a wild hook from Matienzo.
A lazy left from Matienzo finds it's target.
Matienzo cracks a nice hook into Wandsworth's ribs.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Wandsworth's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matienzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matienzo misses with a body kick.
Wandsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Wandsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matienzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matienzo cracks Wandsworth with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matienzo missing with a left hand there. Wandsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wandsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Matienzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandsworth manages to avoid it.
Matienzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wandsworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wandsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wandsworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matienzo misses with a two punch combination.
Wandsworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Matienzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matienzo looks to land a left hand but Wandsworth moved out of range nicely.
Matienzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wandsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Matienzo.
Wandsworth throws the left hand but Matienzo avoids the punch easily.
Matienzo misses with a low kick.
Matienzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Matienzo does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Matienzo. Those never looked like landing.
Matienzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matienzo looks to throw the jab but Wandsworth is out of range.
Matienzo connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wandsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Wandsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matienzo.
Sloppy strikes from Wandsworth. Those never looked like landing.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Matienzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandsworth manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Wandsworth misses.
Wandsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Matienzo.
Wandsworth looks to land a combination but Matienzo avoids it well.
Matienzo throws out a loose jab but Wandsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wandsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matienzo.
A slow jab from Wandsworth misses its intended target.
Matienzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wandsworth. Wandsworth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Wandsworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matienzo sizes up Wandsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wandsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matienzo.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo moves out of range as Wandsworth strikes.
Matienzo throws the left hand but Wandsworth avoids the punch easily.
Wandsworth lands a body shot.
Wandsworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandsworth is looking to land body kicks.
Matienzo connects with a single shot there.
Matienzo slips under a jab from Wandsworth.
Matienzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wandsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Matienzo as he connects with a hook.
Matienzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matienzo takes one to the chin there.
Wandsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matienzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wandsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Matienzo misses.
Wandsworth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matienzo sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo throws a shot from downtown. Wandsworth moves away and avoids it.
Matienzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wandsworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wandsworth throws a lazy right hand but Matienzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wandsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wandsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoel Matienzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Matienzo.
Wandsworth throws the left hand but Matienzo avoids the punch easily.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Wandsworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matienzo lands a jab.
Wandsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matienzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Matienzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandsworth lands a jab to the nose.
Matienzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matienzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wandsworth.
Matienzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wandsworth.
Matienzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wandsworth.
A big left from Wandsworth misses.
A jab lands there for Matienzo.
Matienzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matienzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matienzo misses with a two punch combination.
Matienzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matienzo misses with a hook. Wandsworth ducked under it nicely.
Matienzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandsworth darts in looking for a takedown but Matienzo gets double underhooks and turns Wandsworth into the cage.
Matienzo staying out of range there.
Wandsworth cracks Matienzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matienzo walks into a left hand.
Matienzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Matienzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wandsworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Matienzo.
Wandsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matienzo lands a two punch combo.
Wandsworth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matienzo lands with a right hand.
Matienzo loads up on a big right hand but Wandsworth slips the punch.
Wandsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Matienzo misses.
A left lands for Wandsworth.
Wandsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matienzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matienzo takes one to the chin there.
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!
Wandsworth misses with an uppercut. Matienzo saw that one coming.
Matienzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wandsworth looks to throw the jab but Matienzo is out of range.
Wandsworth throws out a loose jab but Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matienzo looks to land a right hand but Wandsworth moved out of range.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Wandsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matienzo.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
Wandsworth takes one on the button.
Matienzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wandsworth is just out of range.
Wandsworth looks to land a right hand but Matienzo moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matienzo scores with a jab to the body.
Wandsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wandsworth staying out of range there.
Matienzo misses with an uppercut.
Matienzo defending well as Wandsworth loads up on a big left hand.
Matienzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth throws a jab when Matienzo was well out of range.
Matienzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wandsworth scores with a nice strike.
Wandsworth throws a wild body kick that Matienzo sees coming a mile off.
Wandsworth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matienzo connects with the punch.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Wandsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body 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!
Wandsworth moves out of range of the body kick from Matienzo.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Matienzo throws a chopping leg kick but Wandsworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matienzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matienzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wandsworth moves away.
Wandsworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matienzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Matienzo scores with a shot to the body.
Matienzo cracks a nice hook into Wandsworth's ribs.
Wandsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Matienzo.
Wandsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matienzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matienzo scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo defending well as Wandsworth loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matienzo. Wandsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matienzo blocks a jab.
Matienzo walks into a stiff left hand from Wandsworth.
Wandsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matienzo.
Wandsworth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matienzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matienzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wandsworth misses with a looping left.
Matienzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matienzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matienzo. Matienzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matienzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wandsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Matienzo.
Wandsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Matienzo does it's job there.
Matienzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matienzo throws a series of punches but Wandsworth moves out of range.
Matienzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wandsworth manages to avoid it.
Matienzo is breathing heavily.
A big left from Matienzo misses.
A swing and a miss from Matienzo.
Wandsworth lands a jab.
A jab from Matienzo misses.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Matienzo.
Wandsworth defending well as Matienzo loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Wandsworth scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matienzo misses with an uppercut. Wandsworth saw that one coming.
Wandsworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matienzo throws a series of punches but Wandsworth avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wandsworth.
Matienzo throws the left hand but Wandsworth avoids the punch easily.
Yoel Matienzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matienzo tries to land a front kick but Wandsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matienzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matienzo throws an overhand right that lands on Wandsworth's shoulder, as Wandsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Wandsworth.
Matienzo ducks under a wild hook from Wandsworth.
Matienzo misses with a looping right.
Wandsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matienzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wandsworth.
Matienzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wandsworth throws a right hand that Matienzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Matienzo also avoids with ease.
Matienzo throws a series of punches but Wandsworth avoids them all with ease.
Matienzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandsworth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matienzo looks to land a left hand but Wandsworth moved out of range nicely.
Matienzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matienzo lands with a straight right. Wandsworth didn't see that one coming.
Matienzo moves away from the strike by Wandsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Matienzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wandsworth looks to land a right hand but Matienzo moved out of range.
Matienzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matienzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wandsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Matienzo works Wandsworth's body with a nice hook.
Wandsworth misses the jab.
Matienzo throws a hook to the side of Wandsworth's head but Wandsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Matienzo misses the target.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matienzo misses with a looping right.
Matienzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wandsworth is able to avoid easily.
Wandsworth throws a body punch but Matienzo moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Wandsworth as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matienzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matienzo. Wandsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matienzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wandsworth moves away.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wandsworth checks it well.
Wandsworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matienzo moves forwards but Wandsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matienzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matienzo throws a right hand that Wandsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Wandsworth also avoids with ease.
Matienzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wandsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matienzo.
Wandsworth throws a lazy right hand but Matienzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matienzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matienzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wandsworth looks to land a left hand but Matienzo moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Wandsworth coming out on top.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo takes one to the side of the head.
Matienzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matienzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wandsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matienzo throws out the jab.
Matienzo misses with a straight right.
Wandsworth connects with a crisp jab.
Matienzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matienzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matienzo moves out of range of the body kick from Wandsworth.
Matienzo misses the shot to the body.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matienzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wandsworth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matienzo lands with a kick to the temple. Wandsworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wandsworth cracks Matienzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wandsworth misses with a looping right.
Matienzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wandsworth throws a jab when Matienzo was well out of range.
Matienzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wandsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wandsworth looks to land a left hand but Matienzo moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Wandsworth misses.
Matienzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matienzo.
Wandsworth misses with a hook. Matienzo ducked under it nicely.
Matienzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matienzo misses with a body kick.
Wandsworth attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Wandsworth misses its intended target.
Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wandsworth.
Wandsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Wandsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Wandsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wandsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wandsworth defending well as Matienzo loads up on a big left hand.
Wandsworth throws a right hand that Matienzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Matienzo also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matienzo! But no joy.
Matienzo misses with a wild body shot.
Stuart Wandsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wandsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matienzo misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Matienzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo blocks a jab.
Wandsworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matienzo.
Wandsworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matienzo throws a hook but Wandsworth blocks it.
Wandsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Matienzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wandsworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matienzo punishes Wandsworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Matienzo digs a good hook to Wandsworth's body.
Matienzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Matienzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Matienzo misses.
Matienzo ducks right into an uppercut from Wandsworth.
Matienzo loads up on a big right hand but Wandsworth slips the punch.
Wandsworth defending well as Matienzo loads up on a big left hand.
Wandsworth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matienzo sprawls and moves away.
Wandsworth throws out a loose jab but Matienzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matienzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wandsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matienzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Matienzo.
Wandsworth slips a jab from Matienzo.
Matienzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wandsworth.
Wandsworth drops Matienzo with a beautiful combination! Matienzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wandsworth is looking for the KO!
Matienzo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wandsworth misses with a body kick.
Matienzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wandsworth finish him?
Matienzo throws a lazy right hand but Wandsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stuart Wandsworth.
Well Matienzo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Matienzo!
Yoel Matienzo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Stuart Wandsworth stepped up to the mic, saying 'Donald Trump got pissed on by Russian hookers. '.
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