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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Matoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matoshin, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer feints the counter takedown.
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Matoshin feints and then cracks Spencer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spencer down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Spencer lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Matoshin forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Matoshin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Matoshin lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Spencer.
Spencer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
Matoshin rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Spencer is trying to stall.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Matoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer tries to stall but Matoshin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer working away.
Matoshin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer trying to mount his opponent but Matoshin defends it.
Matoshin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is trying to maintain the position but Spencer is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
Matoshin taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matoshin wants to get back to full guard.
Matoshin wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Matoshin has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matoshin moves into full guard.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin has control of Spencer's left arm, preventing Spencer from doing any damage.
Matoshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matoshin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matoshin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Spencer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Matoshin jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spencer dives in and grabs Matoshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matoshin pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Matoshin lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matoshin defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Matoshin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Spencer takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin clinches up against the cage.
Spencer misses with some punches.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Matoshin.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Matoshin avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matoshin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matoshin.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matoshin wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Matoshin can't get the takedown.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Matoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Matoshin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer lands a slapping body shot.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Matoshin tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matoshin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matoshin lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Matoshin tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Spencer moves out of range easily.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Matoshin is looking to counter punch.
Matoshin walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Matoshin looks to throw a body kick
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown. Matoshin fights it but they end up in guard.
Matoshin pulls Spencer in to control the position.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin working a defensive guard here.
Matoshin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matoshin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matoshin wants to land a leg kick but Spencer is out of range.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Matoshin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Spencer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Jab by Matoshin.
Spencer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matoshin as he avoids it easily.
Matoshin moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matoshin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spencer tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matoshin misses with a body kick.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Matoshin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spencer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard.
Matoshin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spencer controls Matoshin momentarily but Matoshin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin looking to pass the guard.
Matoshin is working hard here to advance position.
Matoshin stays in close to Spencer's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spencer holds on and takes a little breather.
Matoshin trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Spencer can't keep his opponent in guard - Matoshin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Matoshin is looking to stall here but Spencer recovers full guard.
Spencer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Matoshin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matoshin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin made sure to mention his sponsor, Pearson Specter Litt in his post fight interview.
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