PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McMatthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happy Gilmore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack McMatthew's chin.

Gilmore
vs
McMatthew

178 cm
26
181 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

173 cm
26
175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack McMatthew!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but McMatthew moved out of range nicely.
Gilmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McMatthew moves out of range of the body kick.
McMatthew misses with the combination.
McMatthew ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
McMatthew blocks a low kick nicely.
Gilmore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMatthew counters with a three punch combo that has Gilmore backing up. Gilmore nods at McMatthew to acknowledge the strikes.

McMatthew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gilmore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilmore trying to control the position but instead, McMatthew has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilmore into the ropes.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilmore blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from McMatthew.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
Gilmore is leaning against McMatthew and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMatthew blocks an uppercut.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with some punches.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
Gilmore blocking some punches.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
A body shot lands from McMatthew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore is struggling to control the position.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gilmore fails to land.
Gilmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from McMatthew.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilmore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from McMatthew - that landed with a thud.
McMatthew pushes Gilmore back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
McMatthew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McMatthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from McMatthew.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
McMatthew pushes Gilmore back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMatthew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a left to the head.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMatthew lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMatthew scores with a hook to the body.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMatthew lands a left hand.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
McMatthew blocks an uppercut.
McMatthew lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMatthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
A body shot lands from McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
A short left from McMatthew.
McMatthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilmore throws a punch but it's blocked by McMatthew.
Gilmore looking to stall.
McMatthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McMatthew dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gilmore misses with a body punch

and McMatthew counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McMatthew.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gilmore fails to land.
Gilmore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore is looking to control McMatthew's arms but McMatthew gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gilmore has his back to the ropes.
McMatthew blocks an uppercut.
Jack McMatthew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a left to the head.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilmore blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilmore.
Gilmore is looking to control McMatthew's arms but McMatthew gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gilmore has his back to the ropes.
McMatthew lands a nice uppercut.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
McMatthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
McMatthew gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from McMatthew.
A short right from McMatthew.
Still in the clinch, McMatthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilmore.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore can't break the clinch.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore stalling in the clinch but McMatthew improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilmore.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilmore.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maybe Gilmore would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilmore can't break the clinch.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilmore blocking some punches.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore wants to stall.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilmore taking a breather.
Gilmore lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMatthew backwards.
Gilmore misses with the head strike.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMatthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McMatthew as the two fighters clinch.
McMatthew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
Gilmore swings wildly with an uppercut but McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilmore is trying to maintain a safe position but McMatthew gets an underhook and turns Gilmore into the ropes.
A short body shot lands from McMatthew as the two fighters clinch.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilmore can't find room to land a body shot as McMatthew controls the action.
Gilmore stalling in the clinch but McMatthew improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMatthew.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilmore.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilmore.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMatthew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilmore's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilmore.
A short right from McMatthew on the inside.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMatthew lands with a right to the head.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilmore.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McMatthew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McMatthew fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMatthew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Gilmore misses its intended target.
Gilmore closes the distance looking to clinch
and McMatthew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMatthew ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore lands a nice looking body shot.
Gilmore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMatthew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMatthew moves out of range of the strikes.

McMatthew closes the distance and clinches.
Gilmore trying to control the position but instead, McMatthew has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilmore into the ropes.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
McMatthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMatthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilmore blocking some punches.
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilmore is trying to break the clinch but McMatthew has him pressed against the ropes.
Gilmore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McMatthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but McMatthew has the dominant position.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMatthew lands with a left to the head.
McMatthew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore misses with a punch to the body.
McMatthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gilmore taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by McMatthew.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McMatthew scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMatthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut.
Jack McMatthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
A short right from McMatthew.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
McMatthew misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
A head punch on the inside from McMatthew fails to land.
McMatthew misses with some punches.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from McMatthew.
Gilmore misses with the head strike.
Gilmore blocking some punches.
Gilmore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMatthew has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands a left hand.
McMatthew pushes Gilmore back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore throws a punch but it's blocked by McMatthew.
McMatthew gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
Gilmore misses with the head strike.
Gilmore throws a punch but it's blocked by McMatthew.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilmore misses with a punch on the inside.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew working aggressively here.
McMatthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
McMatthew has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore taking a breather.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
Gilmore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McMatthew is keeping busy.
Gilmore swings wildly with an uppercut but McMatthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMatthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMatthew lands with a light punch inside.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Happy Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmore takes a shot to the head.
McMatthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMatthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilmore.
McMatthew takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilmores head.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by McMatthew.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMatthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMatthew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Gilmore lands a nice uppercut.
McMatthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilmore.
McMatthew throws a head punch that misses.
McMatthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMatthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMatthew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMatthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McMatthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilmore is looking to control McMatthew's arms but McMatthew gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gilmore has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMatthew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McMatthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.
McMatthew lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
McMatthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.

Gilmore is rocked!
McMatthew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Gilmore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilmore throws a head punch that misses.
Gilmore seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMatthew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McMatthew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMatthew has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McMatthew!