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TKO 1 INFERNO PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edgar lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Edgar is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Edgar is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Edgar is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edgar moves into the clinch.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Edgar won't allow it.
Henderson fails to pull guard.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edgar.
Edgar lands a takedown into guard.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar content to stall in guard here.
Henderson pushes Edgar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Edgar circles away.
Edgar clinches but Henderson breaks the clinch
and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Edgar 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.
Henderson postures up.
Edgar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edgar closes the distance and clinches.
Edgar tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edgar pulls guard.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson advances to half guard.
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Edgar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Henderson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edgar looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that 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.
No luck for Edgar with that takedown attempt.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edgar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Edgar's legs - danger averted.
Edgar trying to control the position.
Edgar is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson passes Edgar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar controlling the position well.
Henderson passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edgar is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson tries to advance to mount but Edgar denies him.
Edgar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henderson is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Edgar is stalling in the full guard.
Henderson trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar postures up.
Edgar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edgar looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson leaves Edgar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Edgar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Frankie Edgar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edgar is stalling in the full guard.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar controlling from the top position.
Edgar won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edgar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Edgar defends easily.
Henderson pushes Edgar off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edgar gets the takedown into side control.
Henderson is not content to let Edgar control the position.
Edgar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henderson, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Edgar in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henderson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Edgar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Edgar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henderson is pushing Edgar's head away, looking to escape. Edgar manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edgar 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Evans won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans closes the distance and pushes Rua back into the cage.
Evans manages to pull guard.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans pushes Rua off and gets back to his feet.
Evans rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rua!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.
Evans controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
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.
Evans looking to control but Rua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Evans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Evans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Evans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans 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.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Evans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Evans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rua with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Evans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Evans gets to his feet. Rua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua trying to stall but Evans improves his position.
Evans manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans has Rua pulled in close to control his posture.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Evans is looking to stall here but Rua recovers full guard.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans drags the fight down to the ground.
Evans controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua is looking to stand up but Evans won't let him.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans escapes and gets back to his feet.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rua!
Evans stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Evans has passed into side control.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Evans tries to move to mount but Rua blocks the move with his legs.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Evans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rua to his feet.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rua!
Evans tries to control but Rua wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Evans cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Barden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poker Stars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Barden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poker Stars!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Stars or perhaps it was just good defense by Barden which made him look bad.
Barden lands with a shot to the body.
Stars looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barden is fending him off so far but Stars persists. Nope, Barden circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Barden does no damage.
Stars fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barden avoids it really well and circles away.
Eli Barden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.
Horrible takedown by Stars or perhaps it was just good defense by Barden which made him look bad.
Barden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stars.
Stars shoots in but Barden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stars looks gassed!
Barden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stars is out of range and Barden settles back down.
Barden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Poker Stars has been cut.
Barden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stars. Stars circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
Barden lands a big uppercut and Stars crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stars looks OK. Barden waves Stars back to his feet!
Stars is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Stars.
Stars is still in real trouble! Can Barden finish him?
You can see the frustration on Stars's face as Barden controls the position.
Stars seems to have recovered his senses.
Barden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stars to his feet.
Barden scores with a takedown into Stars's guard.
Barden won't allow Stars to get back to his feet.
Barden drops back looking for a leg! Stars is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stars manages to kick Barden off! Barden jumps back into Stars's guard.
Barden advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stars is trying to get back to his feet.
Barden controlling the position.
Stars parries the strikes from Barden easily there. Barden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stars to escape.
Barden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barden is working to tighten is grip on Stars's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stars has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Barden is really squeezing tight and eventually Stars passes out! Barden breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eli Barden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Daiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Daiz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Daiz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews scores a takedown into full mount!
Matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daiz is looking to escape.
Matthews lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Matthews is stalling here but it's allowed Daiz to get half guard.
Daiz is trying to stand back up but Matthews is controlling him
Daiz is trying to maintain the position but Matthews is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews is working for a kimura but Daiz is defending it quite comfortably.
Daiz wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is nestled in close to Daiz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daiz moves into full guard.
Matthews pushing down on Daiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews moves into full mount! Daiz won't be happy about that!
Daiz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matthews looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Matthews avoids the attempt from Daiz to control.
Matthews tries to control but Daiz wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daiz regains half guard.
Daiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daiz's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daiz is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews passes to full mount!
Matthews working the ground and pound effectively.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daiz looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daiz is trying desperately to improve position.
Matthews working Daiz over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daiz wants to hold on but Matthews pushes him away.
Matthews could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Daiz can't escape the position.
Matthews jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Daiz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Daiz and Matthews has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Matthews trying to control the action but Daiz is working from the bottom.
Daiz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matthews is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daiz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daiz connects with a right hand. Matthews shakes it off.
Matthews scores with a takedown into Daiz's guard.
Daiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Matthews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Matthews trying to control from half guard but Daiz is working away.
Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but Daiz defends the submission attempt.
Daiz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daiz trying to control but Matthews postures up.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Daiz defends it.
Daiz kicks Matthews off and gets back to his feet.
A left and a right from Daiz both land. Nice combination.
Daiz looks to land a combination. Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daiz misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daiz lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Daiz.
Daiz stalks Matthews and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matthews's face. Matthews staggers backwards, shaken.
Daiz avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Daiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews shoots in and bounces Daiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews passes Daiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matthews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daiz has hold of Matthews's hands but Matthews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matthews prevents Daiz from standing back up.
Daiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
Hugh Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daiz tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daiz can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Daiz. No joy for Matthews on that attempt.
Daiz clinches with his opponent.
Daiz breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Daiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matthews doesn't seem phased though.
Daiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Matthews with that takedown attempt.
Daiz rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Daiz.
Daiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Daiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daiz won't be happy with that.
Daiz tries to escape but Matthews is in control.
Matthews lands a decent elbow from side control.
Matthews working the ground and pound.
Daiz is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews wants to control but Daiz is keeping him busy.
Matthews happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daiz is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews landing strikes.
Matthews lands an elbow.
Matthews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matthews throwing strikes but Daiz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Daiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matthews tries to buck Daiz off but Daiz is having none of it.
Daiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Daiz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daiz to the mat! Daiz manages to get full guard.
Daiz wants to get back to his feet but Matthews passes into half guard.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Daiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.
Daiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews trying to control but Daiz is working from the bottom.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Daiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daiz darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Daiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daiz tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Daiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews looking for a takedown.
Daiz is trying to stall.
Daiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matthews or not.
Daiz goes for a takedown attempt but Matthews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daiz misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Daiz defends it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matthews wants to take a breather but Daiz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Daiz's head.
Matthews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matthews.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom here.
Daiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
Matthews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daiz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews trying to hold on to Daiz's head to control him but Daiz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to kick Daiz off but Daiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Daiz has control of the leg.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daiz's back!
Matthews is trying to stick to Daiz's back but Daiz is turning into Matthews. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matthews's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daiz.
Daiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daiz looking to pass the guard.
Daiz stands up and waves to Matthews to follow him.
Daiz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daiz is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Daiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daiz.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daiz is keeping busy.
Daiz is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Daiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews is trying to trip Daiz. He has hold of a leg but Daiz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daiz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Matthews shoots and misses
and Daiz counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Matthews had his way with Nick Daiz in that 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daiz throws a one two combo.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daiz defends it nicely.
Daiz lands with a hook. Matthews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daiz darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Matthews fails to pull guard.
Daiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews jumps guard.
Daiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daiz!
Matthews scoring with strikes but Daiz is staying in there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Daiz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Daiz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matthews prevents Daiz from getting the reversal.
Matthews looking to finish Daiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daiz!
Matthews is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matthews content just to control the position here.
Daiz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matthews.
Daiz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daiz tries to kick Matthews off but Matthews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but Daiz defending well.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four 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.
Daiz trying to control here.
Matthews works his way into side control.
Hugh Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nick Daiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daiz is trying to escape the position but Matthews is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Matthews!
Hugh Matthews is the new welterweight champion!
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