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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Hatsu Matsu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
24 - 22 - 0 |
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198 cm
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202 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu has managed to clinch.
Four is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsu is defending well.
I was talking to Four's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Four up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsu taking a breather.
Matsu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsu to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsu.
Matsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsu has Four pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu tries to clinch up but Four circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matsu rushes Four and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Four tries to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matsu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsu is aware though and is defending well.
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsu is aware though and is defending well.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Four is keeping the position.
Four can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsu controls the pace.
Let's hope that Matsu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Four has his foot on Matsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsu stays in close to Four's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsu leaning against his opponent.
Four jumps guard but Matsu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogue Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsu leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Matsu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matsu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Matsu looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu is looking to clinch but Four is avoiding it.
Four is looking to counter punch.
Four shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsu sprawls well. He's pushed Four's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsu.
Matsu tries to clinch but Four moves out of range.
Matsu pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsu is looking to control Four's arms but Four gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsu has his back to the cage.
Matsu stalls.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Four is trying to pull guard but Matsu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsu trying to control the position but instead, Four has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matsu into the cage.
Matsu just leaning against Four, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Four counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Four.
Matsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Four manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that round.
That's time! Four's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Four gets tackled into the cage by Matsu. Matsu maintains the clinch.
Four looking for a takedown.
Four is looking for a takedown.
Matsu avoiding damage.
Matsu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Four pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Four's guard.
Four wants to control but Matsu is keeping busy.
Matsu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu wants to take Four's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu looking to control but Four is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsu controlling the pace for now.
Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Matsu controlling from mount.
Four is trying to escape the mount.
Four regains half guard.
Matsu wants to free his trapped foot but Four is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Matsu seems content to control.
Four is trying to control but can't.
Matsu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Four!
Matsu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Matsu.
Matsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More stalling from Matsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Four is working to get back to half guard.
Matsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Matsu the control monster continue. Boring.
Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Four shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsu defends it nicely.
Matsu is looking to clinch.
Matsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsu wants to clinch up but Four keeps it at a distance.
Matsu moves to clinch but Four breaks away
and Matsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsu moves into range and clinches up with Four.
Four letting Matsu take a breather here.
Matsu has Four pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Four manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu has Four pressed against the cage.
Matsu stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Four circles away.
Four tries to counter with a takedown but Matsu is quick to defend against it.
Four keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Four misses the target.
Matsu rushes Four and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatsu Matsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matsu is working for takedown but Four is calmly controlling the position for now.
Four letting Matsu take a breather here.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Four up against the cage.
Matsu is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Four jumps guard.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Four working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Four is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsu defends well.
Matsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Four looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogue Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Four swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Four moves into the clinch.
Matsu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rogue Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Four is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsu to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hatsu Matsu.
I've got Matsu 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Matsu!
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu 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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pop
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