PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OToole comes to the cage accompanied by Ænema. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

OToole
vs
Matthews

160 cm
20
136 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthews looks to land a combination but OToole avoids it well.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OToole on the wrong end of a nice jab.

OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
OToole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OToole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but OToole keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but OToole has the dominant position.
OToole landing knees to the body.
Matthews avoiding damage as OToole throws knees to the body.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
OToole throws an elbow that misses.
OToole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OToole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
OToole lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
OToole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from OToole.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OToole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OToole.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthews blocks the elbow strike.
Matthews avoids the elbow strike from OToole, against the cage.
OToole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole trying to land knees to the body.
OToole putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matthews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OToole prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
OToole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
OToole lands a nice knee to the body.
OToole is breathing heavily.
OToole landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matthews avoiding damage as OToole throws knees to the body.
OToole pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OToole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OToole trying to land knees to the body.
OToole has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OToole throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OToole has him pressed against the cage.
OToole lands a nice elbow.
OToole has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews avoids a wild elbow strike from OToole.
OToole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OToole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OToole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matthews's brow.
OToole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matthews avoids it.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OToole has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
OToole looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OToole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OToole lands an elbow just above Matthews 's eye.
OToole prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
OToole misses with an elbow over the top.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
OToole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OToole pushes off an throws an elbow but Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
OToole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matthews.
OToole trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
OToole misses with an elbow over the top.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but OToole is controlling the position.
Matthews wants to break free but OToole has control.
OToole looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OToole prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
OToole misses with an elbow over the top.
Matthews has had enough of the clinch but OToole keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OToole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OToole missing with knees to the body.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but OToole is controlling the position.
OToole lands a knee to the body.
OToole tries a knee to the head but Matthews blocks it.
OToole misses with a knee strike.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OToole has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews tries to break the clinch but OToole is controlling the position.

Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. OToole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Sean OToole has been cut.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews connects with a looping right hand.

OToole is rocked!
Matthews throws a series of punches but OToole moves out of range.
Oh OToole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews Rushes OToole and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! OToole is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Matthews Piles on the pressure and OToole crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Matthews!