PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen God & Guns as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hugh Matthews enters the cage!

Madrigal
vs
Matthews

178 cm
27
178 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

179 cm
34
180 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrigal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
Matthews throws a hook but Madrigal avoids it easily.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrigal is just out of range.
Matthews looks to land a body kick but Madrigal moved away.
Matthews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madrigal in his tracks.
Madrigal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madrigal.
Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madrigal connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Madrigal misses the target.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Julio Madrigal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Madrigal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Madrigal gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Madrigal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Madrigal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Matthews manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Madrigal looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Nice shot lands for Madrigal.
Madrigal just misses with a punch to the body.
Madrigal thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Madrigal throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Madrigal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madrigal counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madrigal digs a good body shot into Matthews's ribs.
Madrigal throws a shot to the body.
Madrigal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madrigal works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Madrigal is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madrigal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hugh Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Madrigal.
Madrigal lands a jab.
Madrigal scores with a jab to the jaw.

Madrigal 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. Madrigal is in Matthews's guard.
Madrigal wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.

Madrigal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal postures up and lands a big shot to Matthews's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Madrigal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Madrigal wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Madrigal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Madrigal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Madrigal stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madrigal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Matthews looking to control.
Madrigal works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
Madrigal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Madrigal drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Madrigal off! Madrigal jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Madrigal tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Madrigal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Madrigal lands a slapping body shot.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.

Madrigal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Madrigal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Madrigal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthews has hold of Madrigal's hands but Madrigal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Madrigal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Madrigal.
Madrigal trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Madrigal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrigal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Madrigal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Julio Madrigal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Madrigal is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Madrigal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Madrigal is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.

Madrigal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matthews dives on top into guard.

Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madrigal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Madrigal's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal wants to sweep but no luck.
Madrigal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthews's guard.
Madrigal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madrigal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Madrigal from controlling successfully.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Madrigal tries to pass.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madrigal trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madrigal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Madrigal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Madrigal is controlling well.
Madrigal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madrigal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Madrigal wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Madrigal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Madrigal is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madrigal 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.
Matthews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matthews.

Madrigal drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Madrigal off! Madrigal jumps back into Matthews's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madrigal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Madrigal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Madrigal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madrigal gets slowly back to his feet.
Madrigal slips a straight right by Matthews.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Madrigal lands a lovely overhand right.
Madrigal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Madrigal. Madrigal gets slowly back to his feet.
Madrigal misses with a body shot.
Matthews cracks Madrigal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews misses with a hook. Madrigal ducked under it nicely.
Madrigal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madrigal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madrigal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Madrigal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madrigal.
Nice body punch from Madrigal.
Good shot there by Madrigal.
Matthews misses with a body kick.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Madrigal's head but Madrigal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madrigal tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Julio Madrigal is winning the standup battle so far.
Madrigal misses with a wild body shot.
Madrigal moves out of range of the strikes.
Madrigal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madrigal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madrigal slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Madrigal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madrigal connects with a single shot there.
Madrigal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madrigal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madrigal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madrigal scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Madrigal digs a good body shot into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews misses the jab.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Madrigal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Madrigal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Madrigal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matthews is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matthews has escaped and now he's on top!
Madrigal is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Julio Madrigal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Matthews stands up and beckons Madrigal to his feet.
Hugh Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Madrigal.
Madrigal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madrigal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madrigal ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
A jab lands there for Madrigal.
Jab, jab by Madrigal - just one landing.
Madrigal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madrigal misses with a takedown
and Matthews counters with a left and a right that stings Madrigal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madrigal thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Good shot there by Madrigal.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madrigal was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Madrigal.
Madrigal lands with a nice body punch.
Madrigal throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Madrigal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madrigal 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Madrigal!
A very excited looking Julio Madrigal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.