Ultimate Fighting Calendar
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Don Shainis
Shameless
12-5-0
RESULT

Don Shainis def. Matt Denning (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:50
Matt Denning
Ken Doll
8-25-0
Friday, October 20, 2017
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Don Shainis defeated Matt Denning by TKO in round 1 (4:50) in the bout of Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko, held Friday, October 20, 2017 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Don Shainis vs Matt Denning?

Don Shainis defeated Matt Denning by TKO in round 1 (4:50) in the bout of Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko, held Friday, October 20, 2017 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Don Shainis 60%40% Matt Denning

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

12-5-0
Record
8-25-0
1531
Power Index rating
1464
0
Win Streak
1
35
Age
36
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Don Shainis

No background on record

Camp Citadel Martial Arts · United States

Matt Denning

No background on record

Striking Profile

3.42
SLpM
2.96
50%
Str. Acc.
37%
5.87
SApM
3.92
31%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

0.97
TD Avg.
-
25%
TD Acc.
-
20%
TD Def.
-
1.90
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Don Shainis · 2-3
  • L
    Cage Titans · Feb 21, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 3:43 · Lightweight
  • L
    Cage Titans 69 · Jan 25, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 1:49 · Featherweight
  • W
    Cage Titans 68 · Nov 9, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 2:58 · Catchweight
  • W
    Cage Titans 67 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
  • L
    Combat FC 6 · Feb 9, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 1:09 · Lightweight
Matt Denning · 2-3
  • W
    BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Henry vs Trinidad-Snake · Aug 21, 2026
    TKO · R4 · 01:34 · Featherweight
  • L
    Al-Mashhadi vs. Garcia · May 22, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 2:11
  • L
    BKB 52: No Turning Back · Mar 28, 2026
    TKO
  • L
    Grind and the Glory · Feb 21, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 2:35
  • W
    New Line Cagefighting 40 · Nov 1, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:15

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 1 fight
26.5
Avg sig. strikes
49.0
0.50
Avg takedowns
-
1:14
Avg control time
-
50
Career high strikes
49
1
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Don Shainis
Strike target
Matt Denning
49%
Head
80%
38%
Body
20%
13%
Leg
0%
Don Shainis
Strike position
Matt Denning
57%
Distance
88%
30%
Clinch
12%
13%
Ground
0%