PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dynamite
vs
Matthews

178 cm
30
168 lbs
19 - 13 - 2

167 cm
27
161 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

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World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dynamite.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamite.
Dynamite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Matthews off balance momentarily.
Dynamite tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matthews is able to avoid easily.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Dynamite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dynamite tries to land a front kick but Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut.
Matthews wants to counter the offense by Dynamite and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dynamite. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite lands a nice looking body kick.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Dynamite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dynamite.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dynamite catches Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dynamite scores with a hook.
Matthews's coach down at KY GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matthews's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dynamite lands the left hand.
Matthews steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dynamite. That one must have hurt.
Matthews moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dynamite defends it well.
Dynamite lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dynamite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Dynamite counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dynamite throws a combination. Matthews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dynamite looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Dynamite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dynamite throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Dynamite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dynamite stuffs the takedown.
Dynamite throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dynamite pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
Matthews throws a lazy body kick
letting Dynamite counter with a right hand.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Matthews misses.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dynamite counters with a good low kick that Matthews was not able to check.
Napoleon Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Matthews.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamite swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite.
Dynamite takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Dynamite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dynamite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dynamite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dynamite misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Napoleon Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dynamite.
Dynamite sets himself, and Matthews steps forward looking for the clinch! Dynamite avoids it this time.
Dynamite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Dynamite dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dynamite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Dynamite with a hook.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dynamite.
Dynamite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dynamite scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Dynamite.

Matthews is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Matthews might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dynamite has got the better of the exchanges.
Dynamite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Dynamite finish him?
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite drops Matthews with a naaaaasty hook - Matthews is in real trouble here! Dynamite dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Dynamite!
Napoleon Dynamite retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Napoleon Dynamite thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.