PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Vankill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vankill
vs
Mathews

185 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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Sully's Bar & Grill

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ace Vankill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vankill.
Vankill is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mathews.
Vankill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vankill somewhat.

Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Mathews is struggling to control the position.
Vankill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Vankill's ribcage.
Mathews scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vankill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews lands a knee to the body.
Mathews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathews landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews working Vankill over with knees to the body.
Vankill is looking to break free of the clinch but Mathews has double underhooks.
Vankill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathews pushes off an throws an elbow but Vankill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vankill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vankill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mathews is struggling to control the position.
Vankill wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathews won't allow it.
Mathews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vankill tries to pull guard but Mathews won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Vankill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vankill manages to pull guard.
Mathews is looking to stand up but Vankill won't let him.

Vankill looking for a guillotine here but Mathews defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vankill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Vankill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vankill controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Vankill 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vankill is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vankill with a poor takedown
and Mathews counters with a low kick, right behind Vankill 's knee.
Vankill checks the leg kick nicely there.

Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathews lands a good knee to the midsection. Vankill won't want to take too many of those.
Mathews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vankill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mathews to keep the fight standing.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vankill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathews utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathews obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vankill tries to pull guard but Mathews holds him up against the cage and eventually Vankill drops back down to his feet.
Mathews stalling in the clinch.
Vankill is looking to control Mathews's arms but Mathews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vankill has his back to the cage.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews stalling the fight.
Vankill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vankill tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Vankill gets control of Mathews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vankill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vankill trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Mathews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Vankill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Mathews.
Mathews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vankill's face.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mathews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mathews landing knees to the head.
Mathews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mathews misses with a knee to the head.
Mathews pushes off an throws an elbow but Vankill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathews landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vankill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews with a knee to the head.
Mathews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vankill fails to pull guard.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vankill.
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Vankill's ribcage.
Mathews connects with a knee to the head.
Mathews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vankill's face.
Mathews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vankill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mathews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mathews lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vankill wants to stall.
Vankill trying to control the position but instead, Mathews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vankill into the cage.
Maybe Vankill would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Vankill's ribcage.
Mathews slowing the pace effectively.
Mathews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vankill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mathews is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Vankill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vankill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mathews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mathews has Vankill pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Mathews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vankill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vankill is trying to push Mathews away but Mathews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vankill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the cage.
Vankill is trying to stall.
Mathews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mathews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vankill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mathews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vankill's face.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vankill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathews lands a good knee to the midsection. Vankill won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vankill is looking for a takedown.
Vankill blocks an uppercut.
Vankill is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vankill's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathews crunches a lovely knee into Vankill's ribcage.
Vankill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mathews gets underhooks to prevent Vankill's takedown attempt.
Mathews lands a knee to the head.
Vankill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mathews fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mathews clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Mathews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mathews scores with a push kick.
Vankill shoots in but no luck this time.
Mathews looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mathews gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vankill counters with a one-two to the body.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mathews pushes Vankill up against the cage in a clinch.
Mathews landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mathews.
Vankill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.
Vankill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mathews lands a nice knee to the body.
Vankill trying to control the position but instead, Mathews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vankill into the cage.
Mathews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vankill jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Mathews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vankill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Vankill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathews slowing the pace effectively.
Mathews lands a good knee to the midsection. Vankill won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mathews obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vankill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mathews throws an elbow but misses.
Mathews leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Mathews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews connects with a knee to the head.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.
Tommy Mathews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vankill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mathews working Vankill over with knees to the body.
Mathews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mathews working Vankill over with knees to the body.
Vankill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mathews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews working Vankill over with knees to the body.
Mathews working Vankill over with knees to the body.
Mathews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mathews.
Mathews effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Mathews.
Mathews scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathews gets underhooks to prevent Vankill's takedown attempt.
Vankill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mathews scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mathews.
Vankill tries for a takedown but Mathews manages to get underhooks.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vankill up against the cage.
Vankill misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews scores with a knee to the head.
Mathews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mathews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vankill up against the cage.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vankill wants a takedown.
Vankill is trying to maintain a safe position but Mathews gets an underhook and turns Vankill into the cage.
Mathews effectively controlling the action here.
Mathews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ace Vankill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Mathews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mathews winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Mathews!