PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Mathews (ranked 768 p4p, 117 weight class) and Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 1647 p4p, 223 weight class). Mathews comes to the cage accompanied by Way Down We Go. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mathews
vs
Marciano 3rd

186 cm
26
175 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

182 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Threads of HARDCORE

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd connects with the punch.

Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow.

Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marciano 3rd throws a push kick but Mathews slaps the foot to one side.
Mathews dodges the punch combination from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews scores with a head kick.
Mathews throws a shot to the body.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Mathews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano 3rd moves away from the strike by Mathews.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marciano 3rd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano 3rd with a hook.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mathews drives through and clinches with Marciano 3rd against the cage.

Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews avoids the head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd tries to counter with a clinch but Mathews shakes him off and moves away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.
Mathews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mathews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd wants to counter with a clinch but Mathews pushes him away.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano 3rd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano 3rd cracks the inside of Mathews's front leg.
Mathews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd feints and then cracks Mathews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathews down.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Mathews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathews throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marciano 3rd keeps Mathews at a distance using the push kick.
Mathews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Marciano 3rd.

Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews gets through Marciano 3rd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mathews's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews digs a right hand into Marciano 3rd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marciano 3rd's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Good work by Mathews as he checks the leg kick.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Marciano 3rd avoids nicely.
Marciano 3rd tries a low kick but Mathews avoids it.
Mathews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a right hand but Mathews moved out of range.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mathews closes the distance and pushes Marciano 3rd back into the cage.
Marciano 3rd trying to land knees to the body.
Marciano 3rd wants to break free but Mathews has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano 3rd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews misses with a hook. Marciano 3rd ducked under it nicely.
Mathews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano 3rd lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marciano 3rd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mathews. That did some damage!
Marciano 3rd lands with a nice body punch.
Marciano 3rd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mathews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Mathews misses
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews checks a low kick from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews walks into a stiff left hand from Marciano 3rd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Marciano 3rd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mathews lands a high kick!
Marciano 3rd misses with a kick to the body.
Mathews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd scores with a jab. Mathews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Mathews is rocked!
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathews lands a front kick.
Mathews throws a jab when Marciano 3rd was well out of range.
Mathews seems to have got his legs back now.
Mathews lands a head kick!
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Marciano 3rd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mathews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews looks for the body kick but Marciano 3rd saw that one coming.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a body kick but Mathews moved away.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Mathews.

Marciano 3rd tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Marciano 3rd to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mathews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch.
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Mathews tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
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!

Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Mathews scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Mathews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.

Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews throws a lazy uppercut

and Marciano 3rd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marciano 3rd avoids a wild elbow strike from Mathews.

Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mathews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano 3rd doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marciano 3rd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mathews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses

and Marciano 3rd moves into the clinch.

Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd pushes him off.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the button.
Marciano 3rd keeps Mathews at a distance using the push kick.
Mathews checks the leg kick.
Marciano 3rd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mathews is out of range and Marciano 3rd settles back down.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Marciano 3rd throws a counter combo.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four 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!
Marciano 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
Marciano 3rd digs a good hook to Mathews's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathews scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mathews on the side of the head.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
Mathews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marciano 3rd lands a two punch combo.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Mathews moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.

Mathews has Marciano 3rd up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mathews swings for the body but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cameron Mathews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Marciano 3rd lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Marciano 3rd is avoiding it.
Mathews throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano 3rd blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews closes the distance but Marciano 3rd moves to the side
and Marciano 3rd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mathews backs up against the cage.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to bum rush Marciano 3rd with a series of wild strikes but Marciano 3rd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews sets himself, and Marciano 3rd steps forward looking for the clinch! Mathews avoids it this time.
Mathews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Marciano 3rd misses.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot.
Marciano 3rd missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Mathews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathews appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.

Mathews has Marciano 3rd up against the cage in a clinch.

Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.

Marciano 3rd drops Mathews with a beautiful combination! Mathews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marciano 3rd is looking for the KO!
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!
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano 3rd.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano 3rd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano 3rd cracks Mathews with a good jab.
Mathews misses with a double jab

and Marciano 3rd counters by clinching up.
Marciano 3rd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Marciano 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano 3rd throws out the jab.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano 3rd, right into the meat.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano 3rd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano 3rd lands the left hand.
Marciano 3rd lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Marciano 3rd keeps it at a distance.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mathews moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd tries to break free but Mathews pushes him back against the cage.

Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano 3rd moves out of range easily.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Mathews's ribcage but misses.
Mathews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Marciano 3rd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano 3rd lands a glancing blow to the side of Mathews's head.
Marciano 3rd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mathews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano 3rd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whack! Marciano 3rd lands a heavy head kick that drops Mathews. The ref tackles Marciano 3rd to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mathews was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Frank Marciano 3rd!