PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koki Smokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Matthews had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Matthews
vs
Smokey

177 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

172 cm
27
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koki Smokey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Smokey misses with a takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice body kick.
Smokey tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smokey looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokey misses with a takedown
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Koki Smokey has been cut.
Matthew Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koki Smokey.

Matthews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smokey to the mat! Smokey manages to get full guard.
Matthews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smokey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Smokey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews content to stall in guard here.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matthews postures up and lands a big shot to Smokey's brow.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Smokey keeps moving.
Smokey trying to control the position.
Smokey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smokey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Smokey keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews takes a swing at Smokey's ribcage but misses.
Smokey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.

Smokey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matthews to the ground. Smokey is now in Matthews's guard.
Smokey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smokey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matthews looking to control.
Matthews throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smokey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smokey postures up.
Matthews is controlling Smokey's posture.
Smokey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smokey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matthews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews looking to control.

Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smokey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Matthews has his foot on Smokey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smokey works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koki Smokey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matthews lands a two punch combo.

Matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smokey's guard.
Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Smokey.
Matthews advances position into side control!
Matthews trying to control the position but Smokey is working away.
Matthews in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smokey stops Matthews from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matthews.
Matthews is working Smokey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matthews misses with the ground and pound.
Matthews lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smokey down.
Matthews cracks Smokey with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Smokey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smokey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matthews throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matthews is staying tight to Smokey's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smokey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smokey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smokey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matthews throws a strike aimed at the side of Smokey's head but Smokey avoids it well.
Matthews landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Matthews throws an elbow but Smokey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smokey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Matthews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smokey is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with the ground and pound.
Matthews scoring with punches and elbows.
Smokey defending against the ground and pound.
Matthews working the head with strikes.

Matthews goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smokey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matthews's guard! Nice work there by Smokey!
Smokey trying to move into half guard but instead Matthews has managed to sweep!
Matthews trying to control but Smokey is working from the bottom.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smokey's guard.
Smokey is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smokey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matthews.
Matthews wants to control but Smokey is keeping him busy.
Matthews with the ground and pound but Smokey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
Smokey trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koki Smokey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smokey has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters with a big head kick but Smokey shrugs it off.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Matthews lands a high kick to the side of Smokey's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Matthews dives into guard, looking to finish.

Smokey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokey is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smokey can do to turn this around?
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Smokey is keeping the position.
Smokey seems to have recovered his senses.
Smokey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smokey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokey has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews throwing strikes from guard but Smokey blocks nicely.
Smokey keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smokey is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Smokey keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smokey has his takedown stuffed
and Matthews counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews pushes Smokey away with a front kick.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Smokey's leg. Smokey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthew Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
Koki Smokey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews punishes Smokey's body with a nice straight punch.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokey takes a kick to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matthews!
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokey with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthew Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koki Smokey.
Matthews scores with a jab. Smokey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Smokey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthews's guard.

Matthews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smokey defends well.
Matthews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smokey's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matthew Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Smokey keeps moving.
Matthews is working Smokey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smokey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews trying to control but Smokey is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Smokey is keeping the position.
Koki Smokey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Matthew Matthews!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Matthew Matthews!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Matthew Matthews!

Matthew Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
Matthew Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.