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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Combs (ranked 24488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mathews (ranked 4145 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathews has chosen Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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279 lbs
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196 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Combs but Combs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Combs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mathews with a poor takedown
so Combs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mathews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mike Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs moves into the clinch.
Combs pulls guard.
Mathews postures up.
Combs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mathews has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews wants to get back to striking at distance but Combs won't allow it.
Combs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathews up against the cage.
Combs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mathews uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Mathews stops Combs from standing up.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Mathews from controlling successfully.
Combs wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Combs pushes Mathews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Combs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Julian Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mathews.
Mathews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Combs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Combs.
Combs gets control of Mathews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Combs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs managing to control the position.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mathews is trying to hold Combs in close to prevent damage but Combs has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mathews is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Combs jumps into side control!
Combs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Combs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Combs wants it to stay on the feet.
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Combs moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.
Mathews is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to break the clinch but Combs is controlling the position.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Combs is controlling him.
Combs pulls Mathews into guard.
Combs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews is fighting to break Combs's control of his arms but Combs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Combs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Combs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Combs gets a clinch.
Mathews trying to stall but Combs improves his position.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but Combs blocks with his arms.
Mathews goes for a takedown attempt but Combs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mathews rushes Combs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is stalling here.
Mathews can't get the takedown.
Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews tries for a takedown but Combs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Julian Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mathews.
Combs fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Combs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews trying to land knees to the body.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Combs clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Combs walks away with a smile on his face. Mathews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Combs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Julian Combs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Combs with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Mathews has been cut.
Combs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Combs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Combs smiles and moves away.
Mathews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Combs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Combs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Combs slowing the pace effectively.
Mathews stalling in the clinch but Combs improves position.
Mathews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Combs manages to pull guard.
Julian Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Combs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews throws his legs up looking for a submission but Combs uses it to pass to side control.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
Combs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Combs lands a nice forearm strike.
Combs stands up.
Combs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Combs somewhat.
And Mathews tries to counter it with a takedown but Combs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Combs moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Combs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mathews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mathews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Combs swivels and escapes.
Combs clinches.
Mathews looking for a takedown.
Mathews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Julian Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mathews.
Mathews fails to pull guard.
Combs breaks the clinch.
Mathews misses with a takedown attempt
and Combs counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Combs smiles and moves away.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathews shoots and misses
and Combs counters with a straight right hand.
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown but Combs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mathews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Combs attempts a counter takedown but Mathews avoids it well and moves away.
Mathews moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews goes for a takedown attempt but Combs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mathews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Combs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Combs.
Combs breaks from the clinch.
Combs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mathews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Combs is in Mathews's guard.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Combs dives into side control.
Combs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mathews to his feet.
Combs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mathews sprawls well initially but Combs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mathews wants to stand back up but Combs manages to pass into side control.
Combs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs cracks Mathews with a big elbow.
Combs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Combs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mathews.
Combs tries to counter with a takedown but Mathews is quick to defend against it.
Combs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mathews on his heels. He'll look to pass Mathews's guard now, I'm sure.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Combs manages to pass to side control.
Combs is working for a kimura but Mathews is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mathews is looking to get back to full guard here but Combs has managed to pass to side control instead.
Combs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mathews, who protects the arm well.
Mathews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Combs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mathews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Combs cracks Mathews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Combs controlling from the full mount.
Mike Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Combs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Combs!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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