Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Matthews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Matthews backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy jabs at Matthews's body.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
Matthews tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Matthews cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.#T2#
Hardy connects with a jab.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matthews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardy throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Hardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Hardy looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
Hardy with a hook.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Matthews counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Matthews motions for Hardy to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Matthews catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Matthews jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matthews on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Hardy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Matthews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.#T2#
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into range.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Hardy's knee but Hardy avoids it well.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matthews might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matthews doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Hardy defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Hardy cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Hardy catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Matthews moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hardy looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Matthews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Matthews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
A head kick by Matthews misses
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews motions for Hardy to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Matthews swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Hardy swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
As Matthews backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Matthews manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.#T1#
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews blocks a jab.
Hardy connects with a body shot.#T2#
Matthews slips under a jab from Hardy.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Matthews throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy cracks Matthews with a good jab.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Hardy there.
Matthews scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Hardy punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardy just manages to avoid it.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Hardy misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Matthews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Hardy cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Hardy catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Matthews backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Matthews manages to avoid it all.
Matthews lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Matthews slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Matthews throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Matthews moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target. #T3#
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Matthews. #T4#
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Sean Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy is the new welterweight champion!

Event: DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Matthews
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Matthews in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez's hands.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
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!
A right-left combo lands from Lopez.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Matthews has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthews checks a leg kick.
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.#T3#
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.
Lopez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Matthews throws a lazy head kick
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings Matthews.
Matthews misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Lopez backpedaling.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Matthews throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez lands a high kick!
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Sean Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez backing away here, and Matthews unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews blocks a head kick by Lopez. #T1#
Matthews thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Lopez.
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!
Lopez misses with a body kick. #T2#
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Matthews misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Matthews scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Matthews jumps back.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matthews if he has to take too many more of those.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez lands the left hand.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Matthews lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lopez will feel that in the morning.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lopez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
A head kick by Lopez misses
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a high kick.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez feints a jab promting Matthews to slip. Lopez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matthews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Matthews will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Matthews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily. #T1#
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez slips under a jab from Matthews.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lopez sizes up Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthews.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Lopez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Matthews's side.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.#T3#
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Lopez misses with a low kick as Matthews jumps back.
Donk. Matthews catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Matthews.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Lopez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Matthews really dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
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 throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Matthews misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lopez throws a push kick but Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthews just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopez.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Matthews counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Lopez throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Matthews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopez.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!#T3#
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lopez.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matthews is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head. #T4#
A big left from Matthews misses.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Matthews jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews motions for Lopez to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Matthews dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matthews to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range. #T1#
Lopez throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Matthews is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthews's knee momentarily.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
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!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Matthews releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez slips under a jab from Matthews.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews throws out a counter right but Lopez avoids it with no problem.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Lopez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matthews lands a big right hook! Lopez looks hurt but is still standing! Matthews lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lopez falls down and Matthews dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lopez's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Matthews runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Matthews!
Sean Matthews is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Sean Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Miguel Lopez had this to say: ' '.

Event: PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Matthews slips a straight right by Qasi.
Matthews lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Qasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qasi cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a head kick!
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Qasi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Qasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Qasi moves out of range.
Qasi throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Qasi lands with a straight right. Matthews didn't see that one coming.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
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!
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Qasi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Qasi throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews tries a low kick but Qasi avoids it.
Qasi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matthews throws a low kick but Qasi moves out of range easily.
Qasi throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Qasi lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Qasi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qasi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qasi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Matthews has Qasi pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Qasi's leg but Qasi calmly moves out of range.
Matthews lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi throws a big shot that misses.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Qasi's body.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Qasi's shoulder, as Qasi tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Qasi.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Qasi moves out of range.
A big right from Qasi misses.
As Qasi looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Qasi just gets out of the way.
Qasi misses with a body shot. #T3#
A shot to the body from Qasi misses
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Matthews.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Qasi off the cage and back into range.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Qasi misses the target.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Qasi avoids it well.
Qasi stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qasi tries to move into range but Matthews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matthews lands a head kick. Qasi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Qasi is rocked!
Qasi cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Sean Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Qasi checks a leg kick.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Qasi saw that one coming.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qasi misses with a looping right.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Qasi there.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Qasi throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Qasi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matthews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Qasi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews throws a hook but Qasi avoids it easily.
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 Sean Matthews will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Qasi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. Qasi catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Qasi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthews misses the body punch
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Qasi moves away and avoids it.
Matthews with a hook.
Matthews takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Matthews lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Qasi throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Qasi.#T1#
Qasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Qasi.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working. #SUB2#
Qasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Matthews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Qasi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Qasi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Qasi's guard! Nice work there by Matthews!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.#T3#
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Matthews is working Qasi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Qasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Qasi is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sean Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Qasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Qasi. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews scores with a head kick. Qasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Qasi connects with a single shot there.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Qasi backs away, Matthews returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azar Qasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Qasi is out of range.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
As Qasi backs away, Matthews returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Qasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matthews. Qasi shrugs it off though.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Qasi checks it.
Qasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Qasi connects with a nice looking jab.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
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 looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews slips a jab from Qasi.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Qasi darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Qasi into the cage.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Matthews throws the left hand but Qasi avoids the punch easily.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qasi to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Qasi is out of range.
Qasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qasi scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and Qasi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Qasi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
Qasi lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.#T2#
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Qasi.
Qasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a right hand that misses
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters with a leg kick.
Matthews slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Qasi.
Qasi looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
Qasi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Matthews scores with a head kick. Qasi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qasi swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Qasi looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Qasi lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews swings for the body but Qasi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Qasi misses its intended target.
It looked like Matthews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qasi misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews tries to work over Qasi's front leg with a kick but Qasi checks it.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Qasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Qasi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Sean Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Qasi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews with a jab.
Qasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sean Matthews did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Qasi walks into a left hand.
Qasi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Qasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Good exchange - Qasi coming out on top.
Qasi cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
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 throws a series of strikes that have Qasi backpedaling.
Qasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews throws a hook but Qasi blocks it.
Matthews throws a head kick but Qasi moves out of range. #T1#
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Qasi moved out of range.
Qasi shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qasi seems to have recovered his senses.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Qasi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qasi cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Qasi is out of range.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Matthews wants to slow Qasi down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Qasi as he connects with a hook.
Qasi slips a jab from Matthews.
Qasi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Qasi cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Qasi misses.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Qasi misses.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Matthews throws a lazy head kick
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Qasi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Matthews misses with a hook.
Qasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Qasi avoids nicely.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Qasi throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.#TD2#
Qasi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Qasi controlling the position.
Qasi is continuing to stall.#T4#
Matthews avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Qasi. #SUB2#
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Azar Qasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Qasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Qasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Qasi avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews is looking to slow Qasi down with leg kicks.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Qasi. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Qasi is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Qasi seems unphased.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Qasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qasi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Qasi off balance momentarily.
Qasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Qasi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Qasi backs away looking to recover.
Qasi throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Qasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews slips a straight right by Qasi.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Qasi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Qasi's knee momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Qasi moved out of range nicely.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Matthews. #CL2#
Qasi drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage. #BC#
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qasi checks it well.
Qasi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews connects with a jab.#T3#
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews looks to throw a body kick
and Qasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Qasi loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Qasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Qasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.#TD2#
Qasi gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Matthews's guard. #T4#
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Qasi is controlling him. #SUB2#
Qasi 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.
Matthews is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Qasi controls from within his opponent's guard.

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 Sean Matthews.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 50
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
McCracken shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but McCracken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
McCracken instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCracken is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
Matthews motions for McCracken to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! McCracken slams his shin into Matthews's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
McCracken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCracken shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews tries a low kick but McCracken avoids it.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews works the jab nicely.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCracken lands with a slapping head kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCracken walks into a jab.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews tests McCracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A big left from Matthews misses.
McCracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCracken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matthews finds it's way round the side to connect with McCracken's head.
McCracken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCracken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Matthews.
McCracken slips under a jab.
McCracken is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCracken.
McCracken throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Good shot there by Matthews.
McCracken misses with a body shot
and Matthews counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
McCracken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
McCracken is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Matthews! McCracken is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Matthews!
After winning the bout, Sean Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 47 :
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Barbossa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Barbossa clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
A body shot lands from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews blocking some punches. #T1#
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbossa lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbossa as Matthews tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbossa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards. #BC2#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa scores with a kick to the body.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Barbossa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Barbossa is looking to counter punch.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Matthews has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Barbossa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Matthews cracks the inside of Barbossa's front leg.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbossa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbossa.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Barbossa tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Barbossa coming out on top.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Matthews throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Barbossa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Barbossa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Barbossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Barbossa catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbossa slips a straight right by Matthews.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Barbossa moved out of range.
A left lands for Barbossa.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbossa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthews tries a low kick but Barbossa avoids it.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbossa throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
That's time! Barbossa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.#CL#
Barbossa moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.#BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Barbossa.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Good work by Barbossa as he checks the leg kick.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa misses the jab.
Barbossa throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Barbossa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Barbossa backs away looking to recover.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbossa.
Matthews throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbossa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matthews's head.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Barbossa sees coming a mile off.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbossa steps away.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbossa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Barbossa lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbossa scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a slapping body shot.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barbossa.
Barbossa connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barbossa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbossa cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbossa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Matthews releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Barbossa connects with a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Barbossa loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
A punch combination from Barbossa misses.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Barbossa misses with a straight left.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Matthews throws a push kick but Barbossa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbossa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbossa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbossa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbossa scores with a head kick.
Barbossa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa misses with a double jab
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Barbossa off balance momentarily.#T1#
Barbossa lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Barbossa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbossa prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbossa is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews leaning against his opponent.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Barbossa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barbossa gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbossa.
Matthews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbossa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbossa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbossa on the side of the head.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the head.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Barbossa moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Matthews throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Barbossa tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Barbossa misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Matthews.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbossa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews tries to bum rush Barbossa with a series of wild strikes but Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbossa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
After winning the bout, Geoffrey Barbossa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Thork fails to land the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thork has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thork misses with a straight left.
Thork shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thork throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a spinning back kick!
Thork displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses the jab.
Thork moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thork moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thork! But no joy.
Matthews throws a low kick but Thork moves out of range easily. #T1#
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thork's sensitive parts.
Thork takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thork takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from Thork.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Thork with an uppercut!
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thork! But no joy.
Thork moves out of range of the strikes.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Matthews half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Matthews misses
and Thork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Thork bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thork blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a body punch but Thork moves out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Thork off balance momentarily.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Thork's shoulder, as Thork tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matthews moves out of range as Thork strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Thork checks a low kick from Matthews.
Thork keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews wants to slow Thork down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews throws a low kick but Thork moves out of range easily.
Thork steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thork misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Thork looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Thork misses the target. #T3#
Matthews misses with a hook
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thork blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthews slips a jab from Thork.
Thork cracks Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Dr Thork has been cut.
Matthews stalks Thork and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thork's face. Thork staggers backwards, shaken.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Thork tumbling to the mat! Matthews takes a step backwards and waves Thork back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thork is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thork is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Matthews cracks Thork on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thork falls backwards against the cage. Matthews follows up with more strikes that drop Thork to his knees. Matthews keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thork! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Matthews!
An out of breath Sean Matthews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 40: Sigurdsson vs. Evans
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Matthews throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Matthews avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews misses with the combination.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson wants to slow Matthews down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson pushes Matthews away with a front kick.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Matthews being controlled against the cage.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews taking a breather.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Matthews is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Matthews off balance momentarily.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Matthews moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sean Matthews has been cut.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matthews will feel that in the morning.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
Matthews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Matthews checks it.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
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 Nick Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews with a jab.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matthews has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matthews and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews checks a leg kick. #T2#
Matthews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthews. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Matthews's front leg but catches the back leg as Matthews tries to avoid it.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matthews just manages to avoid it.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Johnson misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson throws a low kick but Matthews moves out of range easily.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Matthews takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Matthews off balance momentarily.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Matthews is out of range.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matthews is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Matthews misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Matthews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matthews just manages to avoid it.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Matthews's legs. #T1#
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Matthews avoided it.
Johnson tries a low kick but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews slips a straight right by Johnson.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matthews checks it well.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Matthews avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Matthews swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nick Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Matthews throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Matthews is quick to defend against it.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sean Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

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 Nick Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: USFC 116
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Nucleus saw it coming and moves away.
Nucleus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Nucleus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nucleus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nucleus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
A bone on bone clash there as Nucleus blocks the leg kick.
Nucleus tries to counter with a clinch but Matthews shakes him off and moves away.
Nucleus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Nucleus blocks the leg kick.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Nucleus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nucleus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nucleus controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Nucleus is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews is not content to let Nucleus control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Matthews is right now.
Matthews is trying to control Nucleus's posture but Nucleus avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nucleus is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nucleus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nucleus misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Nucleus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Nucleus is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well. #T3#
Nucleus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Nucleus tries to advance to mount but Matthews denies him.
Nucleus is still trying to improve position.
Nucleus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matthews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nucleus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Matthews tries to hold on but Nucleus postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nucleus looking to finish Matthews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matthews!
Matthews gets back to half guard.
Nucleus is thwarting Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Nucleus trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nucleus wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nucleus controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Superior Nucleus dominated that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nucleus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Nucleus.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nucleus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucleus was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucleus throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews with a hook.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throws a jab when Nucleus was well out of range.
Nucleus digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthews, as that shot connected.
Sean Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Nucleus blocks the leg kick.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Nucleus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nucleus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthews.#T1#
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews is looking for a counter combo.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Nucleus backs away looking to recover.
Nucleus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Nucleus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Nucleus.
Matthews is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Matthews.
Nucleus tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nucleus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nucleus lands with a good body shot.
Nucleus tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews wants to land a leg kick but Nucleus is out of range. #T2#
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Nucleus off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Nucleus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Nucleus rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Nucleus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Nucleus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthews rather than just go for the knockout.
Nucleus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucleus.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucleus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucleus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Nucleus connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Sean Matthews has been cut.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucleus.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nucleus as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Nucleus.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sean Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucleus keeps Matthews at a distance using the push kick.
Nucleus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews lands with a hook. Nucleus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Nucleus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nucleus lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthews's head.#T4#
Matthews lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Nucleus jumps back.
Nucleus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matthews.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Nucleus misses with a wild body shot.
Nucleus works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nucleus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nucleus moves out of range of the body kick from Matthews.
A left lands for Matthews.
Nucleus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matthews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucleus scores with a nice strike.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Nucleus's shoulder, as Nucleus tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews misses with a left hand
and Nucleus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Matthews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucleus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Nucleus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matthews.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Nucleus shoots in.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Nucleus shakes it off.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Nucleus off balance momentarily.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nucleus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nucleus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Nucleus does no damage.
Nucleus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nucleus misses with a body kick.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nucleus's sensitive parts.
Nucleus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Nucleus counters with a solid body kick.
Matthews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nucleus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nucleus.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nucleus connects with a looping right hand.
Matthews lands a body shot.
Nucleus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nucleus blocks a head kick by Matthews.
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!
Nucleus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Nucleus works the jab nicely.
Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Nucleus.
Nucleus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.#T2#
Nucleus lands an overhand right.
Nucleus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucleus scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nucleus checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Nucleus misses.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucleus is just out of range.
Nucleus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nucleus.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nucleus throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Nucleus saw that one coming.#T3#
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Nucleus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews slips a straight right by Nucleus.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucleus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nucleus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nucleus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nucleus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews swings for the body but Nucleus moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
A shot to the liver by Matthews. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews checks a low kick from Nucleus.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Nucleus on that attempt.
Matthews stuns Nucleus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nucleus looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Nice defenses there by Nucleus.#T4#
Nucleus moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Nucleus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nucleus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nucleus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucleus checks the leg kick.
Matthews tries to bum rush Nucleus with a series of wild strikes but Nucleus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Nucleus avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Nucleus does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthews lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nucleus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nucleus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucleus checks it well.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Nucleus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nucleus tries to counter with a clinch but Matthews shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Nucleus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucleus uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nucleus pulls Matthews into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Matthews!
A very excited looking Sean Matthews made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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