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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 5633 p4p, 510 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 2874 p4p, 345 weight class). Mathews has chosen Way Down We Go as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monkhbat Togoruutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togoruutan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Togoruutan lands in his opponent's guard.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
Mathews has his feet on Togoruutan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Togoruutan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mathews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togoruutan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Togoruutan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Mathews. No joy for Togoruutan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkhbat Togoruutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathews!
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Togoruutan trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet.
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mathews slaps away a takedown attempt from Togoruutan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mathews defends well and Togoruutan ends up having to push Mathews into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mathews is looking to slow Togoruutan down with leg kicks.
Mathews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Togoruutan tries a low kick but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Mathews misses with a leg kick
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to buck Togoruutan off.
Togoruutan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to escape but Togoruutan is in control.
Mathews tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
Mathews felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Togoruutan wants to control but Mathews is keeping busy.
Togoruutan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mathews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Togoruutan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mathews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Togoruutan.
Mathews preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Togoruutan.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Togoruutan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan has full control of the position and if anything, Mathews has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mathews prevents Togoruutan from getting a body triangle.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Togoruutan is persistently looking for the submission but Mathews is defending it well.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in full control for now.
Togoruutan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in full control for now.
Togoruutan struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Togoruutan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togoruutan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togoruutan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mathews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Togoruutan wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cameron Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Togoruutan moves out of range easily.
Togoruutan attempts a counter takedown but Mathews avoids it well and moves away.
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Togoruutan keeps the fight on the outside.
Togoruutan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mathews sprawls and moves away.
Mathews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Togoruutan feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Togoruutan moves out of range as Mathews throws a body kick.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews throws a front kick that sends Togoruutan stumbling back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses
and Togoruutan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mathews's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togoruutan won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Togoruutan controls the pace.
Mathews pushes Togoruutan off and gets back to his feet.
Mathews misses with a kick to the body
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Mathews tries to escape but Togoruutan is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Togoruutan trying to control the position but Mathews is working away.
Togoruutan controlling the position from side mount.
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Togoruutan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Togoruutan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Togoruutan crashes against the mat.
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Togoruutan is controlling him well.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Togoruutan advances to mount.
Togoruutan looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Togoruutan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mathews is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Togoruutan looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Togoruutan is really struggling to control Mathews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You get the feeling that Mathews really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mathews tries to buck Togoruutan off but Togoruutan takes his back!
Togoruutan trying to control momentarily.
Togoruutan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mathews staying busy and making it hard for Togoruutan to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mathews tries to clinch but Togoruutan moves away
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan slips nicely into half guard.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan is trying to work for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews has one foot on Togoruutan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mathews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Togoruutan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mathews pinned against the ropes. Mathews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathews gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Togoruutan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from standing up.
Mathews can't keep his opponent in guard - Togoruutan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Togoruutan wants to free his trapped foot but Mathews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Togoruutan is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Togoruutan stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mathews keeps working.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Togoruutan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Togoruutan circles away.
Mathews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Togoruutan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown. Mathews fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Togoruutan trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Togoruutan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Togoruutan is having none of it.
Togoruutan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mathews is retaining full guard.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Mathews throws a head kick but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Togoruutan moves out of range easily.
Mathews lands a leg kick that knocks Togoruutan off balance momentarily.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathews as he jumps to the side.
Mathews misses with the combination.
Mathews throws a body kick that misses.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Togoruutan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Togoruutan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a head kick but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkhbat Togoruutan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Togoruutan back to the ropes. Mathews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cameron Mathews.
I've got Mathews 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Cameron Mathews!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!
Cameron Mathews wins by split decision!
Cameron Mathews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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