PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniel Ryan enters the cage!

Matthews
vs
Ryan

178 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
36
159 lbs
31 - 22 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.

Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.

Matthews uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Matthews misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.

Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Matthews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
Ryan trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Matthews is predictable there

and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matthews!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matthews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Matthews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matthews's best efforts.
Matthews stalling.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Matthews 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.

Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Matthews leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Matthews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matthews. Ryan shrugs it off though.
Ryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Matthews cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Matthews throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Matthews misses with the combination.

Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Matthews's guard.

Matthews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matthews.
Matthews throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.

Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan advances to half guard.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ryan is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sean Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews continues to stall.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.

Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Matthews's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Ryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Matthews cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Ryan shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Matthews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews throws a head kick that Ryan semi-blocks.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Matthews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sean Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
Matthews misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Sean Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Matthews settles back down.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Matthews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it

so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
Matthews controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Matthews pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Matthews looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Matthews swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthews feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Matthews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews controlling Ryan's posture.
Daniel Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Matthews!
After winning the bout, Sean Matthews thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.