PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Materson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Materson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Materson
vs
Weston

200 cm
30
200 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

190 cm
28
211 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Materson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Weston.

Materson clinches.
Weston working hard to break the clinch.

Materson wants the takedown. Weston is fighting it off but Materson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weston's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Materson forces his way into half guard.

Materson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weston is just riding it out for now. Materson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson prevents Weston from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Materson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weston's head.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Weston is trying to stand.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weston's head.
Materson misses with a head shot. Weston uses the momentum to regain guard.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Materson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Materson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Materson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Weston has Materson pulled in close to control his posture.
Materson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weston wants to stand but Materson is controlling the position.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston wants to stand up but Materson is controlling him.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.

Weston pushes Materson off and gets back to his feet.

Weston clinches.

Materson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Weston. Those never looked like landing.

Weston gets a clinch.

Materson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson thows a huge punch but Weston dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weston missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Materson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Weston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Materson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.

Weston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Materson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weston to the mat! Weston manages to get full guard.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Weston wriggles free and stands up.
Materson slips a jab and a cross from Weston.
Weston shoots in for a double leg but Materson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Materson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Weston.
Materson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson passes Weston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Materson tries to pass to full mount but Weston defends it.
Materson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mike Materson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Materson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weston tries to kick Materson off but Materson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Materson working over Weston with some ground and pound. Weston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materson stops Weston from getting back to his feet.
Materson throwing shots but Weston is blocking nicely.
Weston looks like he's trying to stand up.

Materson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weston sees it coming and defends easily.
Materson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Weston is defending against the submission attempts here by Materson.
Weston is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing shots but Weston is blocking nicely.
Materson trying to pass the guard but Weston defending well.

Materson is looking for a kimura but Weston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materson to get the leverage.
Materson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson is stalling here. Weston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Materson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Weston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Weston stands up and beckons Materson to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Materson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Materson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weston sprawls well initially but Materson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Materson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Materson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Weston manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Weston, under a barage of strikes from Materson.
Weston is trying to stand back up but Materson is controlling him
Materson wants to pass to mount but Weston is defending the position.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Materson trying to control from half guard but Weston is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Weston tries to kick Materson off but Materson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Materson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weston keeps working.
Weston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Materson looks to land a strike but Weston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Materson throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weston wants to stand but Materson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weston looks to land a right hand but Materson moved out of range.
Weston looks to throw the jab but Materson is out of range.

Materson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weston was covering up waiting for the punch and Materson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Weston wriggles free and stands up.

Materson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weston on his heels. He'll look to pass Weston's guard now, I'm sure.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Materson slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson wants to take a breather but Weston is having none of it.
Weston pushes Materson off looking to stand but Materson dives back in and keeps control.

Materson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Weston to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Weston wants to stand but Materson is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Materson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Weston scores with a jab to the head.

Materson has Weston up against the cage in a clinch.

Materson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Materson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weston did well to prevent Materson getting side control.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
Materson slips a nice elbow through Weston's hands, connecting with Weston's forehead.
Materson with the ground and pound but Weston uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materson is in close to Weston's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Materson wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Materson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Materson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Materson wants to stand but Weston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson tries to free his leg and advance position but Weston is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Materson scrambles back to his feet.

Materson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Materson lands in his opponent's guard.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston wants to get back to his feet but Materson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Materson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weston has wrist control.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Weston is keeping the position.

Weston has his feet on Materson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Weston rushes Materson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Materson has clasped his hands together around Weston's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Materson had his way with Dakota Weston in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Weston looks to land a combination but Materson avoids it well.

Weston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Weston wants to stand but Materson is controlling the position.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson landing some decent shots from guard.
Materson wants to stand but Weston is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson stops Weston from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson postures up and lands a big shot to Weston's brow.
Materson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Weston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Materson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Materson moves into the clinch.
Weston tries to break the clinch but Materson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Weston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weston is looking to work some ground and pound but Materson has wrist control.
Weston wants to stand and escape but instead Materson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Weston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materson won't allow Weston to get back to his feet.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Materson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weston can do to turn this around?
Materson is fighting to break Weston's control of his arms but Weston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dakota Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Materson looking to pass the guard.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Materson prevents Weston from getting back to his feet.

Weston is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Weston wants to break the clinch but can't.

Materson tightens his grip and picks Weston up, before dumping him to the ground. Weston manages to land in guard.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weston's head.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson looking to sit in guard and control but Weston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Materson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Mike Materson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.