PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Regueiro (ranked 3310 p4p, 344 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 2707 p4p, 295 weight class). Mathews is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Way Down We Go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Regueiro
vs
Mathews

174 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Mathews with an uppercut!
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mathews throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Regueiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Regueiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Mathews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Regueiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mathews walks away with a smile on his face. Regueiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathews's head backwards.
Mathews throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Mathews drives through and clinches with Regueiro against the ropes.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.

Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mathews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Mathews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro lands a jab.

Mathews darts in and clinches Regueiro up against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but Mathews forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regueiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Mathews blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Mathews.
Regueiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.

Regueiro jumps into guard, dragging Mathews to the mat.
Regueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Regueiro.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Regueiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Regueiro trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.

Regueiro drops back looking for a leg! Mathews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathews manages to kick Regueiro off! Regueiro jumps back into Mathews's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Regueiro wants to pass the guard but Mathews is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Regueiro is having none of it.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Regueiro dives into side control.

Regueiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mathews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Regueiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Regueiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Regueiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well.

Regueiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Regueiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Regueiro tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.

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.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Regueiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Regueiro is dominant here and he's now got Mathews's back!
Regueiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Regueiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Regueiro is in full control for now.
Regueiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Mathews defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Regueiro's arms.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
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.

Mathews misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Regueiro throws a hook but Mathews avoids it easily.

Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
A short right from Regueiro.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews missing with knees to the body.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mathews lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Regueiro.
Regueiro is trying to pull guard but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Regueiro connects with a single shot there.
Mathews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Mathews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mathews rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Regueiro is defending well for now.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Regueiro has double underhooks.

Mathews breaks the clinch.
Regueiro clobbers Mathews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Regueiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mathews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Regueiro lands a body shot.
Mathews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Regueiro momentarily.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathews moves away.
Mathews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews scores with a three punch combo!
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Regueiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?

Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Mathews tries to land knees in the clinch but Regueiro avoids the damage to the body.
Mathews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Regueiro has him pressed against the ropes.

Regueiro pulls guard successfully.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Regueiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mathews wants to stand but Regueiro is controlling the position.

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

Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Regueiro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Regueiro won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.

Regueiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Regueiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Regueiro won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
Regueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews misses with a double jab.
Mathews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Regueiro's head.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.

Mathews closes the distance and clinches.

Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mathews moves into the clinch.

Regueiro pulls guard.

Regueiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab from Regueiro misses.
Nice defenses there by Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mathews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Mathews moved away.
Mathews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro cracks Mathews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathews slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Mathews wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Regueiro avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mathews.

Mathews rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Regueiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mathews's efforts to push away.

Regueiro jumps guard.

Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Julio Regueiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mathews stands and steps away. Regueiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Regueiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Regueiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Regueiro lands with a straight right. Mathews didn't see that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro lands a nice hook to Mathews's body. Mathews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Regueiro gets tackled into the ropes by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regueiro avoids it.
Regueiro jumps guard but Mathews stands there with Regueiro around his waist. Regueiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mathews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Regueiro.
Regueiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Mathews.
Mathews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mathews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Regueiro avoiding damage as Mathews throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Regueiro.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Regueiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathews just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Regueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro fails to pull guard.

Regueiro successfully pulls guard.

Regueiro looking for a guillotine here but Mathews defends easily.

Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Regueiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom.

Regueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mathews tries to stand but Regueiro is controlling from the bottom.
Mathews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Regueiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mathews postures up.
Mathews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regueiro is proving hard to escape from.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Regueiro, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Julio Regueiro!

Julio Regueiro wins by unanimous decision!
Julio Regueiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.