PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Streder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Matthews
vs
Streder

167 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Streder!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Streder finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.

It looks like Stephen Matthews has been cut.
Matthews looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Streder throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Streder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Matthews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthews.
Streder is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Streder controls the action.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Streder controls the action.

Streder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matthews can't fight it off and eventually Streder manages to take the fight to the floor. Matthews looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Streder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews has momentary wrist control but Streder slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Streder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Streder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Streder throwing strikes but missing.
Streder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Streder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Streder throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Streder throwing strikes but missing.
Streder is stalling in the full guard.
Streder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Matthews is working an open guard so Streder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Streder.
Stephen Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Streder.
Streder shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Streder!
Streder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Streder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.

Streder gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews misses with a combination

and Streder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews trying to hold on to Streder's head to control him but Streder postures up.
Streder is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Streder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Streder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Streder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Streder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Streder misses with a series of wild punches.
Streder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Streder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Matthews.
Matthews throws a lazy uppercut
and Streder counters with a three punch combo that has Matthews backing up. Matthews nods at Streder to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews shoots in and gets a takedown into Streder's guard.
Matthews trying to control but Streder is working from the bottom.

Streder has his feet on Matthews's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Streder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Streder tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a low kick, right behind Streder 's knee.
Stephen Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Streder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Streder both land. Nice combination.
Streder shoots in but no luck this time.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Streder counters with a two punch combo.
Streder tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily

and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
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!

Matthews goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Streder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthews's guard! Nice work there by Streder!
Streder throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Streder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews wants to hit a switch here but Streder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matthews there!
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Streder with shots to the head and body - Matthews looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four 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.
Streder with the ground and pound from mount.
Streder tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Streder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Streder trying to control but Matthews is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Matthews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Streder shoots in.
Streder shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Streder misses with a takedown attempt
and Streder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephen Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Streder.
Streder swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Streder ducks right into an uppercut from Matthews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Streder circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Streder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Streder circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Streder counters with a two punch combo.
Streder with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews misses with a lunging right hand
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Streder, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Streder misses with a double jab.
Streder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Streder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Streder gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Streder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frank Streder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Streder with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Streder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Streder persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Streder keeps it at a distance.
Streder tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews misses with a left hand
and Streder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Streder counters with a series of strikes. Matthews will be more careful next time no doubt.
Streder fails with a takedown attempt.
Streder dodges the punch combination from Matthews.

That's four 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.

Streder shoots in and gets a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Streder wants to stand but Matthews is controlling his posture from full guard.
Streder throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews controls Streder momentarily but Streder frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Streder.
I think Streder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Streder!