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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deshon Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Matterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshon Fabiano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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271 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deshon Fabiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Matterson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano has Matterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabiano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matterson has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fabiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fabiano is trying to break the clinch but Matterson is controlling him.
Fabiano has had enough of the clinch but Matterson keeps him there for the moment.
Matterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matterson is trying to drag Fabiano to the mat but Fabiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matterson blocking some punches.
Fabiano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matterson blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Fabiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fabiano.
A frustrated look appears on Fabiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matterson goes for a takedown attempt but Fabiano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Deshon Fabiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Matterson.
Matterson looks gassed!
Matterson closes the distance and clinches up with Fabiano, looking for a takedown. Matterson pushes Fabiano against the cage but Fabiano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fabiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fabiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Matterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fabiano connects with a body shot.
Fabiano connects with a body shot.
Fabiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Matterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fabiano is trying to force a seperation but Matterson has the dominant position.
Matterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fabiano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fabiano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fabiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Matterson controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabiano working aggressively here.
Matterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fabiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Matterson controls his hands.
Fabiano can't find room to land a body shot as Matterson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matterson keeps control of Fabiano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matterson has Fabiano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fabiano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matterson goes for a takedown attempt but Fabiano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Fabiano.
A jab lands there for Fabiano.
Fabiano sizes up Matterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fabiano has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fabiano fails to land.
Fabiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Matterson has double underhooks.
Fabiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fabiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matterson won't allow it.
Matterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano can't break the clinch.
Fabiano wants to break free but Matterson has control.
Matterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fabiano prevents it.
Matterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fabiano throws a head punch that misses.
Matterson prevents Fabiano from breaking the clinch.
Matterson tries for a takedown but Fabiano manages to get underhooks.
Fabiano is trying to force a seperation but Matterson has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fabiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matterson won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshon Fabiano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fabiano lands with a straight right. Matterson didn't see that one coming.
Fabiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fabiano scores with a jab.
Fabiano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fabiano slaps away a takedown attempt from Matterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, jab by Fabiano - just one landing.
Fabiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Fabiano as Matterson shoots in.
Fabiano catches Matterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fabiano counters with a straight right hand.
Deshon Fabiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Matterson.
Matterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fabiano clobbers Matterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fabiano lands a jab to Matterson's midsection.
Matterson is breathing heavily.
Donk. Fabiano catches Matterson right on the button with a cross.
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!
Fabiano lands a nice shot that snaps Matterson's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fabiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matterson tries to clinch there but Fabiano circles away.
Fabiano lands with a right hand.
Matterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deshon Fabiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Fabiano takes the fight into the clinch.
Matterson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fabiano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Matterson.
Matterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fabiano's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fabiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matterson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabiano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabiano can't break the clinch.
Matterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fabiano's efforts to push away.
Fabiano has a couple of punches blocked by Matterson.
Fabiano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabiano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deshon Fabiano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fabiano.
Fabiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fabiano is defending well.
Matterson blocks a body shot from Fabiano.
Fabiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matterson won't allow it.
Fabiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matterson won't allow it.
Fabiano is trying to push Matterson away but Matterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fabiano wants to break free but Matterson has control.
Come on Fabiano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matterson looking for a takedown.
Fabiano misses with the head strike.
Fabiano wants to break free but Matterson has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano can't find room to land a body shot as Matterson controls the action.
Matterson keeps control of Fabiano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fabiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Matterson has double underhooks.
Matterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fabiano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabiano misses with a punch to the body.
Fabiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fabiano is trying to break the clinch but Matterson has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matterson won't allow it.
Fabiano can't break the clinch.
Fabiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshon Fabiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fabiano lands a right hook to the body.
Fabiano clinches with his opponent.
Fabiano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matterson blocking some punches.
Fabiano is pressed up against the cage. Matterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fabiano down to the mat. Fabiano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matt Matterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fabiano lands with a straight right. Matterson didn't see that one coming.
Fabiano thuds a left hand into Matterson's body.
Nice cross by Fabiano.
A left lands for Fabiano.
Fabiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fabiano.
Fabiano connects with a right hand. Matterson shakes it off.
Fabiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Fabiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fabiano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fabiano lands with a hook. Matterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fabiano is fending him off so far but Matterson persists. Nope, Fabiano circles away and we're back to standing.
Matterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fabiano digs a good hook to Matterson's body.
Matterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fabiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fabiano lands a nice hook to Matterson's body. Matterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Fabiano both land. Nice combination.
Fabiano digs a good hook to Matterson's body.
Fabiano closes the distance and clinches.
Fabiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matterson backwards.
Matterson blocks a body shot from Fabiano.
Fabiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matterson keeps control of Fabiano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fabiano is trying to break the clinch but Matterson has him pressed against the cage.
Matterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fabiano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deshon Fabiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Matterson.
Matterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fabiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Matterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Fabiano catches Matterson right on the button with a cross.
Matterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fabiano swivels and escapes.
Matterson drops his hands momentarily and Fabiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matterson keeps control of Fabiano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fabiano wants to break free but Matterson has control.
Fabiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabiano tries to circle away but Matterson has him pinned against the cage.
Fabiano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fabiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabiano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fabiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Fabiano.
Matterson can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fabiano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fabiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fabiano fails to land.
Matt Matterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabiano prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fabiano's efforts to push away.
Fabiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshon Fabiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabiano 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshon Fabiano!
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RATING
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