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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus has chosen My heart as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tapda Mattus!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattus blocks a jab.
Mattus feints and as BenderIsGreat raises his hands in defense, Mattus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mattus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mattus trying to control but BenderIsGreat is working from the bottom.
BenderIsGreat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
BenderIsGreat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mattus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BenderIsGreat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mattus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as BenderIsGreat holds on and takes a little breather.
Mattus wants to control from the top but BenderIsGreat keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mattus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mattus trying to control but BenderIsGreat is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tapda Mattus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
BenderIsGreat stuffs the takedown attempt from Mattus. Mattus gets slowly back to his feet.
BenderIsGreat throws a right and a left that both miss.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BenderIsGreat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BenderIsGreat has managed to clinch.
BenderIsGreat tries to work over Mattus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Mattus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
BenderIsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
BenderIsGreat is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mattus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip BenderIsGreat to the mat. BenderIsGreat regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
BenderIsGreat is looking to stand up but Mattus isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BenderIsGreat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mattus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mattus trying to control but BenderIsGreat is working from the bottom.
Mattus looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now BenderIsGreat is on top in guard.
Mattus has a closed guard, preventing BenderIsGreat from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattus wants to control but BenderIsGreat passes easily into half guard.
BenderIsGreat stalling.
Mattus wants to get back to full guard.
Mattus gets full guard.
BenderIsGreat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
BenderIsGreat wants to stand but Mattus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mattus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BenderIsGreat defends well.
Mattus has a closed guard, preventing BenderIsGreat from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead BenderIsGreat passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mattus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mattus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
BenderIsGreat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenderIsGreat trying to control the action but Mattus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tapda Mattus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mattus tries to keep at a distance but BenderIsGreat has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for BenderIsGreat.
Mattus wants a takedown.
Mattus has BenderIsGreat pressed against the cage, preventing BenderIsGreat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mattus misses with a hook to the ribs.
BenderIsGreat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattus jumps guard but BenderIsGreat stands there with Mattus around his waist. Mattus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mattus has BenderIsGreat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. BenderIsGreat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapda Mattus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BenderIsGreat pushes Mattus off looking to stand but Mattus dives back in and keeps control.
BenderIsGreat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mattus.
Mattus prevents BenderIsGreat from standing back up.
BenderIsGreat manages to get to full guard.
Mattus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mattus stays in close to BenderIsGreat's body and controls the position.
Mattus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mattus is breathing heavily.
Mattus trying to control but BenderIsGreat is working from the bottom.
BenderIsGreat wants to stand but Mattus is controlling the position.
Mattus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tapda Mattus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
BenderIsGreat throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from BenderIsGreat misses.
Mattus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BenderIsGreat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
BenderIsGreat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mattus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. BenderIsGreat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
BenderIsGreat digs a right hand into Mattus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mattus's gas tank.
BenderIsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mattus up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat tries to work over Mattus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BenderIsGreat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mattus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
BenderIsGreat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mattus is one step ahead there.
BenderIsGreat is pulling down on Mattus's head. It's preventing any offense from Mattus, at least for the moment.
BenderIsGreat wants to stand but Mattus is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat pulls Mattus in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BenderIsGreat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mattus tries to free his leg and advance position but BenderIsGreat is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mattus closes this distance looking for a takedown but BenderIsGreat circles away.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BenderIsGreat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BenderIsGreat throws a nice head kick!
BenderIsGreat scores with a one two! Mattus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BenderIsGreat clinches.
BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Mattus blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenderIsGreat lands a shoulder strike.
Mattus tries to score a body lock takedown but BenderIsGreat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
BenderIsGreat lands a big head kick that sends Mattus tumbling to the mat! BenderIsGreat takes a step backwards and waves Mattus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mattus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from BenderIsGreat does no damage.
Mattus is still on wobbly legs! Can BenderIsGreat finish him?
Mattus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mattus seems to have recovered his senses.
BenderIsGreat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BenderIsGreat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mattus is keeping busy.
BenderIsGreat is pressed up against the cage. Mattus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BenderIsGreat down to the mat. BenderIsGreat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
BenderIsGreat closes the distance and pushes Mattus back into the cage.
BenderIsGreat just leaning against Mattus, taking a breather.
BenderIsGreat taking a breather.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from BenderIsGreat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat prevents the takedown attempt.
Mattus blocking some punches.
Mattus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
BenderIsGreat presses Mattus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mattus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BenderIsGreat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mattus is keeping busy.
Mattus has BenderIsGreat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mattus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending BenderIsGreat tumbling to the mat - Mattus dives into BenderIsGreat's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat controlling the position.
Tapda Mattus has got the better of the ground game so far.
BenderIsGreat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattus won't allow BenderIsGreat to get back to his feet.
BenderIsGreat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattus.
Mattus wants to control from the top but BenderIsGreat keeps moving.
BenderIsGreat seems keen to control Mattus's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat just wasn't active enough.
Mattus tries to keep at a distance but BenderIsGreat has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat throws a shot from downtown. Mattus moves away and avoids it.
BenderIsGreat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mattus.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapda Mattus.
BenderIsGreat closes the distance and clinches.
BenderIsGreat trying to stall but Mattus improves his position.
BenderIsGreat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mattus backwards.
Mattus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on BenderIsGreat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattus drops down looking for an ankle pick but BenderIsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mattus doesn't manage to clinch there - BenderIsGreat circles away.
BenderIsGreat throws a leg kick which misses Mattus's front leg but catches the back leg as Mattus tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mattus.
BenderIsGreat forces Mattus back against the cage and clinches.
BenderIsGreat wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenderIsGreat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattus is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BenderIsGreat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
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