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DPEF-17 Professionals of Pain PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Inkotatoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winter comes to the cage accompanied by ICE COLD. Inkotatoy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: i love the way you lie. Al Inkotatoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Winter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Inkotatoy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Inkotatoy swings widly with a right hand
and Winter counters with a straight right hand.
Inkotatoy is rocked!
Inkotatoy misses with a straight left.
Inkotatoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Inkotatoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inkotatoy misses with a hook
and Winter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Winter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Inkotatoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Winter finish him?
Winter connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Inkotatoy tumbling to the canvas! Winter pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Inkotatoy was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Winter!
A victorious Jack Winter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clouds over Califorina-Devil Driver. Richard Nixon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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146 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nixon on his heels. He'll look to pass Nixon's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nixon is retaining full guard.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Nixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson works over Nixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nixon is keeping the position for now.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nixon looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson cracks Nixon with a solid left hand.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Nixon with a solid left hand.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson throws a strike but Nixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is pulling down on Nixon's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Logan Anderson.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson works over Nixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Nixon down.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Nixon defends it.
Anderson is nestled in close to Nixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson is nestled in close to Nixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Nixon is defending the position.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Nixon trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Nixon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Nixon wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson working over Nixon with some ground and pound. Nixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Nixon's hands, connecting with Nixon's forehead.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Logan Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nixon is rocked!
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Nixon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Nixon is defending well.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nixon has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nixon taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Nixon is out cold - huge knockout for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Logan Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Milli Killer Instrumental kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dillinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Dillinger eventually gives up the hold.
Dillinger misses with a head shot. Rogers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillinger throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dillinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillinger is on top in guard.
Dillinger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Rogers scores a takedown into full mount!
Dillinger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Dillinger to control.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount and Dillinger is in trouble!
Dillinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position but Rogers isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogers trying to control but Dillinger is having none of it.
Rogers scoring with strikes but Dillinger is staying in there.
Dillinger wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers cracks Dillinger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dillinger can't escape the position.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Dillinger to control.
Rogers dominating with strikes here.
Rogers cracks Dillinger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rogers has control of Dillinger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dillinger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rogers landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Dillinger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dillinger blocking the ground and pound.
Rogers lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers unloading with bombs!
Dillinger regains half guard.
Rogers is pressing down on Dillinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dillinger is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dillinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillinger, not yet.
Dillinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dillinger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rogers is looking to defend but Dillinger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rogers! Dillinger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rogers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Dillinger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingos Savio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember the name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Domingos Savio!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Bennett.
Savio drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Bennett goes for a takedown attempt but Savio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bennett scores with a sloppy right hand. Savio should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savio is defended easily by Bennett.
Bennett cracks a nice hook into Savio's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savio drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Bennett finds it's target.
Savio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett with a jab.
Bennett drops Savio with a naaaaasty hook - Savio is in real trouble here! Bennett dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Bennett!
Erik Bennett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Hayward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Oliveira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Hayward!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Hayward's body.
Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Hayward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Hayward's hands, connecting with Hayward's forehead.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.
Hayward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hayward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira is working Hayward over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Hayward keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Hayward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hayward has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oliveira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hayward.
Hayward looks gassed!
Hayward is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hayward to see if he's OK.
Hayward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira grinds an elbow into Hayward's temple.
Oliveira grinds an elbow into Hayward's temple.
Hayward is looking for a sweep.
Hayward is working to avoid the ground and pound but Oliveira connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira working the ground and pound.
Oliveira landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oliveira grinds an elbow into Hayward's temple.
Hayward trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hayward to see if he's OK.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayward down.
Hayward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oliveira lands a nice forearm strike.
Hayward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Hayward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayward is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is putting a hurting on Hayward here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oliveira is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hayward tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira working the ground and pound.
Oliveira lands an elbow.
Oliveira cracks Hayward with a big right hand but Hayward just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliveira cracks Hayward with a big elbow.
Hayward seems a little lost for a moment, as Oliveira dominates the positioning.
Hayward takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayward is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working the head with strikes.
Oliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayward on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliveira is working Hayward over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hayward is looking to reverse the position.
Hayward tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oliveira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hayward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayward?
Oliveira with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayward is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hayward hang on?
Oliveira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Hayward is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayward looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Hayward throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Hayward's brow.
Oliveira cracks Hayward with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayward's head.
Hayward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayward is breathing heavily.
Hayward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Hayward can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayward can do to turn this around?
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Hayward defends it.
Oliveira is trying to control. Hayward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayward is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hayward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Hayward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dustin Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is trying to control. Hayward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayward wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira with good strikes from the mount here!
Oliveira cracks Hayward with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oliveira working Hayward over with strikes here.
Hayward is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hayward looks a forlorn figure.
Hayward is still in real trouble! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a couple of short strikes.
Oliveira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayward's face.
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliveira lands a big elbow - Hayward is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hayward is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dustin Oliveira!
Dustin Oliveira made sure to mention his sponsor, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Njokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Mcdonel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
166 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anthony Njokuani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesse Mcdonel !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Njokuani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcdonel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Njokuani ducks right into an uppercut from Mcdonel .
Mcdonel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcdonel throws a right hand that Njokuani ducks under and follows up with a left that Njokuani also avoids with ease.
Njokuani throws a nice looking combination but Mcdonel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Njokuani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Njokuani stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonel . Mcdonel gets slowly back to his feet.
Njokuani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcdonel .
Njokuani swings for the body but Mcdonel moves out of range.
Mcdonel avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Njokuani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcdonel .
Njokuani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Njokuani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcdonel swinging wildly here.
Njokuani misses with a head kick.
Mcdonel throws a one two combo.
Njokuani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcdonel .
Anthony Njokuani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Mcdonel .
Njokuani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Njokuani drives through and clinches with Mcdonel against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Mcdonel .
Mcdonel has had enough of the clinch but Njokuani keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Njokuani misses with a knee to the head.
Njokuani taking a breather.
Mcdonel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njokuani's elbow.
Njokuani wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel is struggling to control the position.
Mcdonel trying to control the position but instead, Njokuani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcdonel into the cage.
Njokuani prevents a body shot from Mcdonel .
Njokuani misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdonel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Njokuani pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Njokuani lands with a right to the head.
Njokuani swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdonel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel taking a breather.
Njokuani trying to land knees to the body.
Njokuani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcdonel 's elbow.
Mcdonel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Njokuani taking a breather.
Mcdonel gets control of Njokuani's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcdonel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Njokuani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Njokuani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdonel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Njokuani has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdonel 's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Njokuani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Njokuani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcdonel checks a low kick from Njokuani.
Njokuani tries to clinch
and Mcdonel moves into the clinch.
Njokuani swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdonel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njokuani scores with a knee to the head.
Njokuani lands with a left to the head.
Njokuani throws a head punch that misses.
Mcdonel throws a punch but it's blocked by Njokuani.
Njokuani scores with a knee to the head.
Njokuani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcdonel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonel manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Njokuani defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcdonel taking a breather.
Njokuani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njokuani misses with a punch to the body.
Njokuani tries to work over Mcdonel 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Njokuani missing with knees to the body.
Njokuani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel tries to pull guard but Njokuani holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcdonel drops back down to his feet.
Njokuani pushes Mcdonel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcdonel is looking to break free of the clinch but Njokuani has double underhooks.
Njokuani leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel has had enough of the clinch but Njokuani keeps him there for the moment.
Mcdonel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdonel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Njokuani is keeping busy.
Njokuani misses with a knee strike.
Njokuani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcdonel just leaning against Njokuani, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Njokuani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani stalling.
Njokuani tries to throw a body punch but Mcdonel avoids it by throwing Njokuani back against the cage.
Njokuani stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anthony Njokuani.
Mcdonel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcdonel is looking to take a break and control but Njokuani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdonel moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Njokuani dominated that second round.
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!
Njokuani misses with a left hand
and Mcdonel counters with a straight right hand.
Mcdonel has Njokuani up against the cage in a clinch.
Njokuani has Mcdonel pressed against the cage.
Njokuani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Njokuani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njokuani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcdonel is keeping busy.
Mcdonel breaks the clinch.
Njokuani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcdonel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Njokuani moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njokuani feints and then cracks Mcdonel 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcdonel down.
Njokuani is looking to clinch.
Mcdonel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcdonel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcdonel gets a clinch.
Njokuani has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonel .
Mcdonel misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdonel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Njokuani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcdonel s head.
Njokuani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Njokuani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Njokuani has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonel .
Njokuani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njokuani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njokuani.
Mcdonel pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcdonel is on top in guard.
Mcdonel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njokuani doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcdonel circles away.
Njokuani doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcdonel circles away.
Njokuani tries to clinch but Mcdonel moves away
and Mcdonel counters with a straight right hand.
Mcdonel pushes Njokuani up against the cage in a clinch.
Njokuani struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcdonel controls his hands.
Mcdonel blocks an uppercut.
Anthony Njokuani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Njokuani pushes Mcdonel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Njokuani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Njokuani.
Mcdonel is trying to push Njokuani away but Njokuani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonel blocks an elbow strike from Njokuani.
Njokuani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcdonel .
Njokuani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdonel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcdonel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Njokuani is looking to clinch but Mcdonel is avoiding it.
Anthony Njokuani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njokuani throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcdonel .
Mcdonel shoots in and drives through. Njokuani sprawls well.
Anthony Njokuani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Njokuani misses
and Mcdonel counters with a straight right hand.
Njokuani misses with a head kick.
Jesse Mcdonel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcdonel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Njokuani.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Njokuani, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Njokuani!
Anthony Njokuani managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaun Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Russell jabs at Rockwell's body.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russell staying out of range there.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell lands a jab to Rockwell's midsection.
Russell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russell connects with a crisp jab.
Russell lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell gets a clinch.
Rockwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell is looking to clinch but Rockwell is avoiding it.
Russell connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands with an overhand left.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russell sprawls well. Russell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaun Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Rockwell.
Russell cracks Rockwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russell finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockwell's head.
Russell throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rockwell colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Russell as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rockwell is left battered and dazed whilst Russell and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Russell!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaun Russell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down . 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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28
184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaime Lener!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lener uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Lener counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lener manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lener throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Lener.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Lener.
Lener breaks from the clinch.
Lener tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lener scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lener swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lener manages to avoid it.
Lener dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lener shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lener avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Lener or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews tries to clinch but Lener moves away
and Lener connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lener shoots in and gets a takedown into Matthews's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lener gets to his feet. Matthews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Lener keeps it at a distance.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews throws a low kick but Lener moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews throws a body punch but Lener moves out of range.
Lener throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews tries to clinch but Lener moves away
and Lener counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lener counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Lener's corner calls for a 1-2. Lener obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lener was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Lener scores with a three punch combo!
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lener tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lener wants to slow Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
Lener throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lener is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lener shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Lener.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Lener tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews throws a body punch but Lener moves out of range.
Matthews tries to clinch
and Lener counters with a one-two to the body.
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lener back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lener has Matthews pressed against the cage.
Lener tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lener tries to pull guard but Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
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 Mike Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lener moves away.
Lener closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lener tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
Lener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lener swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Lener as he checks the leg kick.
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Lener's head.
Matthews letting Lener take a breather here.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lener backwards.
Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lener dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Matthews pushes off an throws an elbow but Lener leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lener's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Lener.
Lener is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Lener uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lener takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lener backwards.
Lener avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews has Lener pushed against the cage.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matthews throws an elbow but misses.
Lener dodges an elbow strike from Matthews.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Lener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushes Lener back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews has Lener pressed against the cage, preventing Lener from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lener.
Matthews lands a nice elbow.
Lener avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews misses with an elbow strike.
Lener is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews prevents Lener from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews prevents Lener from breaking the clinch.
Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lener's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lener tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lener wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lener has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lener wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
Mike Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Lener.
Lener is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews keeps control of Lener as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews trying to stall but Lener improves his position.
Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Lener in his tracks for a moment.
Matthews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lener backwards.
Lener trying to control the position but instead, Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lener into the cage.
Lener has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matthews throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lener successfully pulls guard.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lener seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lener is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lener, up you get!
Nice body punch from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lener drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lener takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mike Matthews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mike Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Matthews as he checks the leg kick.
Lener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lener scores with a nice right hand.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lener moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Nice uppercut there from Matthews.
Matthews checks a leg kick nicely.
Lener moves in looking to clinch but Matthews pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lener tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Lener looks to clinch
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lener shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
Matthews takes a swing at Lener's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matthews swings for the body but Lener moves out of range.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Lener tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Lener moved out of range nicely.
Lener blocks a leg kick.
Lener goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Lener keeps it at a distance.
Lener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lener misses with a kick to the body.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lener manages to avoid it.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Lener checks it.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Lener circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Lener tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews tries to clinch but Lener moves away
and Lener counters with a nice body shot.
Jaime Lener is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lener misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Lener keeps it at a distance.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Lener feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matthewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lener moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Lener can't break the clinch.
Lener pulls guard effortlessly.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lener's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lener can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lener looking for a sweep. Not yet Lener, not yet.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lener's guard.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lener seems keen to control Matthews's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaime Lener wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matthews throws a body punch but Lener moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Lener in a clinch.
Lener is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthews tries to stall but Lener uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses.
Lener blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Lener has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews has Lener pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews had his way with Jaime Lener in that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Matthews leaves Lener with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Lener.
Matthews jabs Lener to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lener shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lener shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Lener.
Lener is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Lener is just out of range.
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Lener tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Lener tries to pull guard but Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lener.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Lener is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lener's defenses.
Lener blocks an elbow strike from Matthews.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matthews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lener's brow.
Matthews is trying to stall.
Matthews stalling.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Matthews taking a breather.
Lener jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an elbow strike.
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Lener's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lener can't get the takedown.
Lener blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lener letting Matthews take a breather here.
Matthews seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Matthews looking to stall.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lener jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Lener gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lener closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Lener pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lener tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Lener pushes him off.
Matthews closes the distance and pushes Lener back into the cage.
Jaime Lener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
Mike Matthews is the new welterweight champion!
Mike Matthews made sure to mention his sponsor, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.
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