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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Matthews (ranked 6302 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Eriksson (ranked 5340 p4p, 0 weight class). David Eriksson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brady Matthews's chin.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Eriksson gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews 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.
Eriksson advances position into side control!
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eriksson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matthews is looking to regain half guard here but Eriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
Matthews regains half guard.
Eriksson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Eriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews tries to roll over but Eriksson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews trying to control but Eriksson postures up.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Eriksson is controlling well.
Eriksson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Eriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard but Eriksson has passed into side control.
Matthews is trying to get back to half guard.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Matthews is not content to let Eriksson control the position.
Matthews tries to bench press Eriksson off him but Eriksson keeps the position.
Eriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eriksson connects with a decent elbow.
Matthews really is a fat lump.
Matthews tries to buck Eriksson off but Eriksson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson controlling the position from side mount.
Eriksson scoring with punches from side control.
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eriksson's best efforts.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Eriksson trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eriksson is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Eriksson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control the position.
Eriksson preventing the sweep.
Eriksson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here.
Matthews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eriksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matthews throws a strike from the bottom but Eriksson passes into side control!
Eriksson trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Eriksson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eriksson.
As Eriksson looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Eriksson just gets out of the way.
David Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson misses with a combination
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Eriksson!
Eriksson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Matthews lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Eriksson.
Matthews really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Eriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews has the hooks in. Eriksson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matthews biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matthews avoiding Eriksson 's attempts to control his hands.
Matthews is landing with strikes. Eriksson can't take much more of this.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthews gets his hands free as Eriksson looks to control.
Eriksson is taking damage to the body and head.
Matthews not allowing Eriksson to control his hands.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands a shot to the head.
Matthews lands shots from the back.
Matthews has his opponent's back but Eriksson is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Eriksson!
Eriksson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Eriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eriksson walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eriksson.
Brady Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Eriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eriksson to see if he's OK.
Eriksson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Eriksson taking a bit of punishment here - Matthews scoring with strikes.
Eriksson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brady Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Eriksson misses with a body shot.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eriksson is wriggling around but Matthews manages to pass to half guard.
Matthews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eriksson's head.
Eriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson has a hand on Matthews's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matthews takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matthews lands a couple of good shots and Eriksson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Eriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is not going to allow Eriksson to sit and survive in this position.
Matthews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Eriksson is covering up but some of the strikes from Matthews are getting through and doing damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matthews controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthews scores with punches and elbows.
Matthews not allowing Eriksson to control his hands.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews not allowing Eriksson to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has the hooks in. Eriksson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Matthews manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Eriksson is in bad spot here.
Matthews is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews punches Eriksson on the ear.
Matthews lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Matthews throwing damaging strikes from the back! Eriksson could be in trouble here!
Matthews has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Eriksson.
Matthews is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matthews lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Matthews.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brady Matthews!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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