PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Lightfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matson's entrance music is Remember the name. A fine choice. Lightfoot is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise Against - Injection. Josh Matson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matson
vs
Lightfoot

190 cm
34
192 lbs
25 - 14 - 2

189 cm
30
189 lbs
21 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Sparta Fightware

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 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Lightfoot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lightfoot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matson's knee momentarily.
Matson connects with a jab.

Lightfoot gets a clinch.
Matson has Lightfoot pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matson effectively controlling the action here.
Matson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lightfoot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightfoot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matson is trying to stall.
Lightfoot scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightfoot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lightfoot is stalling here.
Lightfoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matson or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lightfoot fails to land.
Matson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matson prevents a body shot from Lightfoot.
Lightfoot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lightfoot is keeping busy.
Matson working aggressively here.
Matson wants to stall.
Lightfoot digs a right hand underneath Matson's ribcage. Matson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matson trying to control the position but instead, Lightfoot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matson into the cage.
Lightfoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matson wants to stall.
Lightfoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson stalling in the clinch but Lightfoot improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Matson.
Lightfoot moves out of range as Matson strikes.
Lightfoot misses with an uppercut.
Lightfoot cracks Matson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightfoot doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Matson misses.
Matson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Lightfoot.
Matson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightfoot is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson throws a lazy uppercut

and Lightfoot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lightfoot.
Matson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightfoot gets an underhook and turns Matson into the cage.
Matson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lightfoot.
Matson trying to stall but Lightfoot improves his position.
Matson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightfoot controlling the action here for a moment.
Lightfoot prevents a body shot from Matson.
Lightfoot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightfoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightfoot presses Matson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lightfoot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matson prevents a body shot from Lightfoot.

Matson breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lightfoot moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lightfoot avoiding damage as Matson throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightfoot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lightfoot scores a nice knee to the body.
Lightfoot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lightfoot tries to land a knee to the head but Matson blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Matson - that landed with a thud.
Matson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lightfoot is keeping busy.
Matson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lightfoot presses Matson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lightfoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightfoot gets an underhook and turns Matson into the cage.
Lightfoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matson wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Lightfoot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matson throws a series of punches but Lightfoot avoids them all with ease.
Lightfoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matson checks a leg kick nicely.
Lightfoot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matson looks to throw the jab but Lightfoot is out of range.
Lightfoot moves in looking to clinch but Matson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lightfoot counters with a good low kick that Matson was not able to check.
Matson misses the shot to the body.
Matson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matson misses with a looping right.
Lightfoot lands a nice shot that snaps Matson's head back.
Matson throws a leg kick

and Lightfoot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matson stalling the fight.

Matson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lightfoot misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot digs a good body shot into Matson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matson checks a low kick from Lightfoot.
Matson misses with a low kick.
Lightfoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Matson circles away.
Matson swings for the body but Lightfoot moves out of range.

Lightfoot darts in and clinches Matson up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matson.
Lightfoot misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Richard Lightfoot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matson is stalling here.
Matson tries a body shot but Lightfoot blocks it.
Matson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightfoot.
Lightfoot pushes Matson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lightfoot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Matson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightfoot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lightfoot tries to avoid it but Matson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lightfoot to the ground. Lightfoot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lightfoot throws a chopping leg kick but Matson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot misses with a wild body shot.
Lightfoot lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightfoot thuds a left hand into Matson's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matson takes a swing at Lightfoot's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Lightfoot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lightfoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lightfoot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lightfoot lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Lightfoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lightfoot dips to his left and cracks Matson with an uppercut!
Matson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightfoot moves away.
Donk. Lightfoot catches Matson right on the button with a cross.
Matson tests Lightfoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightfoot manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson tries to land a body kick
and Lightfoot counters with a low kick, right behind Matson 's knee.

Lightfoot clinches up with Matson and pushes him back against the cage.
Matson is trying to break the clinch but Lightfoot is controlling him.
Lightfoot can't find room to land a body shot as Matson controls the action.
Matson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightfoot.
Matson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightfoot is trying to stall.
Lightfoot prevents Matson from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lightfoot.
Lightfoot struggles to land a body shot inside as Matson controls his hands.
Lightfoot digs a right hand underneath Matson's ribcage. Matson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matson is looking to control Lightfoot's arms but Lightfoot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matson has his back to the cage.
Lightfoot lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lightfoot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightfoot.
Matson stalling in the clinch but Lightfoot improves position.
Lightfoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Matson.

Matson breaks from the clinch.
Lightfoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lightfoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lightfoot connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lightfoot, right into the meat.
Matson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lightfoot.
Matson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lightfoot has Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightfoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matson's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matson.
Lightfoot lands with a light punch inside.
Lightfoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Josh Matson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lightfoot tries to land a knee to the head but Matson blocks with his arms.
Lightfoot scores with a hook to the body.
Lightfoot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightfoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matson is trying to push Lightfoot away but Lightfoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lightfoot lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightfoot lands a nice uppercut.
Lightfoot lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Lightfoot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matson.
Lightfoot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lightfoot is pushing Matson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lightfoot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lightfoot.
Lightfoot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightfoot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightfoot landing knees to the body.
Lightfoot lands a left hand.
Lightfoot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lightfoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matson or not.
Lightfoot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lightfoot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsons head.
Lightfoot scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Lightfoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lightfoot 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Lightfoot!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Lightfoot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.