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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson Savea is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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263 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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205 cm
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257 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Savea!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Savea, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Savea against the cage but Savea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savea forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savea can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Savea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savea is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Matthews gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matthews trying to control from half guard but Savea is working away.
Savea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savea is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savea keeps working.
Matthews is really struggling to control Savea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Matthews seems content to control.
Matthews is trying to control. Savea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Savea to regain full guard.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savea keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.
Matthews trying to control but Savea is working from the bottom.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews stands and steps away. Savea gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savea throws a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savea.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Savea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savea has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Savea tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews prevents Savea from breaking the clinch.
Savea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matthews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matthews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matthews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Savea.
Savea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savea, pushing him back against the cage.
Matthews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews tries to pull guard but Savea holds him up against the cage and eventually Matthews drops back down to his feet.
Savea breaks the clinch.
Savea looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Max Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Matthews crashes against the mat.
Matthews throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savea to see if he's OK.
Savea wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews landing strikes.
Matthews prevents Savea from escaping the position.
Savea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews is working Savea over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews trying to control the position but Savea is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea wants to get back to his feet but Matthews drags him back down.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Savea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Matthews.
Matthews sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savea is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matthews tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control the position but Savea is working away.
The strikes coming from Matthews are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matthews is staying tight to Savea's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Max Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savea is avoiding damage well.
Matthews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice jab there from Savea.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
Savea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Savea misses with a double jab.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savea circles away.
Savea swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
A combination from Savea does no damage.
Savea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Savea is predictable there
and Matthews counters with a head kick that drops Savea - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Savea is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Savea is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Savea is defending well.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savea can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matthews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savea keeps working.
Matthews is nestled in close to Savea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews works his way into side control.
Savea seems to have recovered his senses.
Savea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews lands a nice forearm strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but Savea is working away.
Matthews is trying to get an arm triangle but Savea is defending well.
Savea taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews cracks Savea with a big elbow.
Matthews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savea has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matthews has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Savea!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Savea is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savea is looking to escape.
Matthews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Max Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
Samson Savea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Matthews! Savea is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Matthews!
Max Matthews is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Max Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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