Andrew Cruz vs. Connor Matthews

Main Event | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Mar 15, 2023
W
Matthews defeats Cruz
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 3:57 Round 1 of 3
"The Controller"
vs.
Submission 3:57 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"Hurricane"

Fighter Comparison

5-1-0

Climbed to 6-1
Pro
Record
8-4-0

Fell to 8-5

United States
Nation

United States
Fall River
Massachusetts
Fights out of
Garden City
Idaho
30
+9 mos, 1 week, 5 days
Age at Fight 32
+3 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
68.0"
(173cm)
New England Cartel Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 88

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Matthews
78%
Cruz
22%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Combat Zone 79

Fight Details

  • Event: Combat Zone 79
  • Date: Wednesday 03.15.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Encore Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • Cruz Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Matthews Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links: