PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Lordi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattew Magera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lordi comes to the cage accompanied by Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah. Damon Lordi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mattew Magera's chin.

Lordi
vs
Magera

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Lordi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mattew Magera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magera avoids the head kick by Lordi.
Lordi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magera swivels and escapes.

Lordi gets a double leg takedown into Magera's guard.
Lordi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lordi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lordi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lordi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lordi has his takedown stuffed
and Magera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magera misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordi looks for a takedown but Magera sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lordi misses with a kick to the body.
Lordi fails with the takedown.
Damon Lordi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lordi forces Magera back against the cage and clinches.

Lordi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lordi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Lordi looking for a sweep. Not yet Lordi, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magera postures up in Lordi's guard and throws a big left but Lordi blocks it.
Magera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Magera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lordi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lordi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magera controls the pace.
Lordi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lordi keeping full guard, as Magera tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lordi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magera.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been informed that Magera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lordi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lordi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magera's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lordi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magera is trying to get back to half guard.
Lordi controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Lordi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Magera misses with the combination.
Lordi shoots in for a takedown but Magera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lordi dives in and grabs Magera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magera pushes down on Lordi's head and hops out.

Magera gets tackled into the cage by Lordi. Lordi maintains the clinch.
Lordi lands a body shot.
Magera blocking some punches.
Lordi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lordi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Magera can't fight it off and eventually Lordi manages to take the fight to the floor. Magera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi looking to pass the guard.
Lordi trying to control but Magera is working from the bottom.
Magera trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lordi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magera keeping moving, preventing Lordi from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lordi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lordi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magera can do to turn this around?
Lordi is looking to clinch.
No luck for Lordi with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damon Lordi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lordi tries for a takedown but Magera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magera. Lordi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lordi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magera with the counter takedown but Lordi avoids it easily.
Lordi misses with a takedown attempt - Magera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lordi defends it well.
A left lands for Magera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lordi looks to throw a body kick

so Magera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Magera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lordi controlling Magera's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattew Magera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lordi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Magera as Lordi shoots in.
Magera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lordi shoots and misses
and Magera counters with a left to the body.
Magera stuffs the takedown.
Lordi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magera throws a nice head kick!
Magera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Lordi's head coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magera throws a sloppy head kick and Lordi moves out of range easily.
As Magera tries to get set, Lordi tries to push him back and clinch up but Magera manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magera dips to his left and cracks Lordi with an uppercut!
Lordi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magera's waist but Magera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lordi off to one side.
Magera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice cross by Magera.

Lordi tries to keep at a distance but Magera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lordi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lordi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lordi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Magera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lordi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordi being controlled here, momentarily.
Magera tries to free his leg and advance position but Lordi is retaining full guard.
Magera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lordi seems keen to control Magera's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lordi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lordi tries to get out of the position.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lordi is defended easily by Magera.
Magera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lordi's head.
Lordi throws a head kick that misses
and Magera counters with a good low kick that Lordi was not able to check.
Magera connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lordi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lordi avoids the body shot from Magera.
Magera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lordi. Lordi gets slowly back to his feet.
Magera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lordi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magera throws a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Magera shoots in and bounces Lordi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattew Magera really dominated 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.

Lordi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magera counters with a straight right hand.
Magera slips under a jab from Lordi.
Nice sprawl there from Magera as Lordi shoots in.
Mattew Magera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lordi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Lordi is looking to clinch but Magera is avoiding it.
Magera misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi closes the distance but Magera moves to the side
and Magera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lordi's waist but Lordi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magera off to one side.
Lordi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magera swats away the attempt to clinch by Lordi.
A head kick from Magera lands but Lordi takes it in his stride.
Magera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lordi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lordi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lordi takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordi dives in for a single leg takedown but Magera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lordi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magera circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magera, right into the meat.
Magera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magera pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Magera has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lordi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Magera lands a takedown into guard.
Lordi keeping moving, preventing Magera from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lordi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lordi trying to keep a closed guard but Magera is proving a slippery customer.
Lordi looking for a sweep. Not yet Lordi, not yet.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lordi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lordi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lordi shoots and misses
letting Magera counter with a right hand.
Magera lands with a kick to the temple. Lordi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lordi darts in looking for a takedown but Magera gets double underhooks and turns Lordi into the cage.
Magera throws a fast counter high kick but Lordi manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Magera has closed the distance and engaged Lordi in a clinch.
Magera can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattew Magera dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Magera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lordi.
Lordi misses with a takedown attempt
and Magera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magera lands a glancing blow to the side of Lordi's head.
Magera lands a jab to Lordi's midsection.
Magera avoids the head kick by Lordi.
Magera dips to his left and cracks Lordi with an uppercut!
Lordi tries to clinch but Magera is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Magera drives through and clinches with Lordi against the cage.
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.
Lordi gets underhooks to prevent Magera's takedown attempt.
Lordi tries to pull guard but Magera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lordi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lordi.
Lordi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magera goes for a takedown attempt but Lordi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lordi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magera.
Magera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magera stalling.

Lordi wants the takedown. Magera is fighting it off but Lordi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magera's guard against the cage.
Lordi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lordi stops Magera from standing up.

Magera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magera working a defensive guard here.
Lordi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mattew Magera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magera pulls Lordi in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magera thuds his right hand into Lordi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Lordi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magera tries to bench press Lordi off him but Lordi keeps the position.
Lordi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magera down.
Magera is trying to improve his position.
Lordi is putting a hurting on Magera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Damon Lordi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lordi working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mattew Magera.
I think Magera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 45:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:49

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