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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vamos. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
52 - 21 - 2 |
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28
165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lopez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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: ' '.
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