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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of fame. Mathias Matthews told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner gets a takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wagner wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Wagner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matthews is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but Matthews defending well.
Wagner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagner. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner pulls guard successfully.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it.
Wagner can't keep his opponent in guard - Matthews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagner trying to control from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to escape.
Wagner is not content to let Matthews control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position.
Wagner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Wagner is keeping the position.
Matthews prevents Wagner from getting back to his feet.
Wagner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Wagner wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wagner.
Wagner shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Wagner tries to escape but Matthews is in control.
Matthews controlling the position from side mount.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner pushes Matthews away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matthews gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dustin Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews looks winded!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dustin Wagner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wagner did well to prevent Matthews getting side control.
Wagner is looking to escape.
Wagner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Wagner has one foot on Matthews's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Wagner wants a takedown but no success here.
Wagner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Wagner sits in half guard.
Wagner is trying to work for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Wagner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wagner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Wagner stalling.
Wagner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Matthews is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dustin Wagner!
A victorious Dustin Wagner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Mathias Matthews stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks. Fook that limey bloke!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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