PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has chosen Bleed It Out as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

OHoulahan
vs
Matthews

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

185 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHoulahan wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
OHoulahan gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Matthews moves into range and clinches up with OHoulahan.
Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to OHoulahan's face.

It looks like Paddy OHoulahan has been cut.
Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matthews stalling against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OHoulahan tries to pull guard but Matthews holds him up against the ropes and eventually OHoulahan drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OHoulahan as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OHoulahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OHoulahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. OHoulahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

OHoulahan darts in and clinches Matthews up against the ropes.
Matthews crunches a lovely knee into OHoulahan's ribcage.
OHoulahan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but OHoulahan is blocking nicely.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but OHoulahan circles away.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OHoulahan tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OHoulahan to the ground. OHoulahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OHoulahan misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Matthews clinches up with OHoulahan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OHoulahan is keeping busy.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
OHoulahan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OHoulahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OHoulahan has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.

OHoulahan drags the fight down to the ground.

OHoulahan manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to clinch.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matthews wants to hold on but OHoulahan pushes him away.
OHoulahan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OHoulahan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matthews wants to hold on but OHoulahan pushes him away.
OHoulahan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matthews regains half guard.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OHoulahan wants to stand but Matthews has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
OHoulahan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

OHoulahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthews tries to roll over but OHoulahan keeps him under control.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OHoulahan.
Matthews tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OHoulahan wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
OHoulahan scores with a three punch combo!
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and OHoulahan moves out of range easily.
OHoulahan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OHoulahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

OHoulahan moves into the clinch.
OHoulahan lands an elbow inside that Matthews shrugs off.

OHoulahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matthews wants to get up but he can't break OHoulahan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

OHoulahan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice cross by Matthews.

OHoulahan has managed to clinch.
Matthews tries to stall but OHoulahan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but OHoulahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

OHoulahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OHoulahan darts in trying to clinch

and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control but OHoulahan is working from the bottom.
OHoulahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matthews manages to get himself to full guard.

Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan postures up and lands a big shot to Matthews's brow.
OHoulahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OHoulahan is really struggling to control Matthews but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OHoulahan defends well.

Matthews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OHoulahan passes into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

OHoulahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OHoulahan is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
OHoulahan trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OHoulahan wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OHoulahan throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OHoulahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

OHoulahan moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OHoulahan avoids it.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but OHoulahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OHoulahan.
OHoulahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but OHoulahan has him pressed against the ropes.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
OHoulahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OHoulahan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matthews.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by OHoulahan.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and OHoulahan counters by clinching up.
Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OHoulahan is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.

OHoulahan drags the fight down to the ground.

OHoulahan looking for subs off his back but Matthews has passed one foot through into half guard.
OHoulahan is trying to stand up here but Matthews is controlling him well.
Well, if Matthews is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OHoulahan looks like he's trying to stand up.
OHoulahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OHoulahan.

OHoulahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OHoulahan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OHoulahan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy OHoulahan's cut.
That's time! OHoulahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

OHoulahan gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
OHoulahan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

OHoulahan decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.

OHoulahan rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OHoulahan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews blocks an elbow strike from OHoulahan.
Matthews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OHoulahan walks away with a smile on his face. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matthews is trying to control OHoulahan's posture but OHoulahan avoids it.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
Matthews is trying to control OHoulahan's posture but OHoulahan avoids it.
OHoulahan scoring with punches from side control.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.

Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OHoulahan pulls his head out easily.
Matthews has his hands clasped together around OHoulahan's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to hold on to OHoulahan's head to control him but OHoulahan postures up.
OHoulahan wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.

OHoulahan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OHoulahan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and OHoulahan counters with a two punch combo.
OHoulahan shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but OHoulahan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan swinging wildly here.
Matthews throws a body punch but OHoulahan moves out of range.
OHoulahan shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but OHoulahan moved out of range.

OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OHoulahan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OHoulahan lands a nice shot to the head.
OHoulahan lands with some strikes.
OHoulahan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by OHoulahan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan with the ground and pound from mount.
OHoulahan scoring with strikes but Matthews is staying in there.
OHoulahan lands a nice shot to the head.
OHoulahan with a couple of short strikes.

OHoulahan has hold of Matthews's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matthews manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OHoulahan with good strikes from the mount here!
Matthews swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
OHoulahan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
OHoulahan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OHoulahan working the ground and pound effectively.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan with the ground and pound from mount.
Matthews tries to lock up and control but OHoulahan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

OHoulahan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matthews is on top in guard.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Matthews trying to control but OHoulahan is working from the bottom.
Matthews won't allow OHoulahan to get back to his feet.

Matthews stands up from OHoulahan's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but OHoulahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OHoulahan lands a lovely overhand right.
OHoulahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews darts in trying to clinch

and OHoulahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matthews's guard.
OHoulahan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OHoulahan is aware though and is defending well.
OHoulahan lands a couple of digs.
OHoulahan advances position into side control!
OHoulahan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan working the head with strikes.

OHoulahan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matthews, who protects the arm well.
OHoulahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

OHoulahan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
OHoulahan with good strikes from the mount here!
Matthews slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
OHoulahan winds up and cracks Matthews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OHoulahan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OHoulahan.
Matthews trying to hold on to OHoulahan's head to control him but OHoulahan postures up.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. OHoulahan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OHoulahan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matthews's head.
OHoulahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paddy OHoulahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for OHoulahan's leg but OHoulahan calmly moves out of range.

OHoulahan closes the distance and clinches.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, OHoulahan throws an elbow but misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan avoiding damage as Matthews throws knees to the body.
OHoulahan stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
OHoulahan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews working OHoulahan over with knees to the body.
OHoulahan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OHoulahan has Matthews pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews misses with a knee strike.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OHoulahan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.
OHoulahan struggling a bit here.
OHoulahan tries to escape but Matthews is in control.
OHoulahan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OHoulahan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy OHoulahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vincent Matthews!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Paddy OHoulahan!

The fight ends as a draw!