PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey's entrance music is E-17 . A fine choice. Michael Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harvey
vs
Matthews

169 cm
28
140 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Harvey.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Harvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Matthews throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthews is in Harvey's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harvey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matthews puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Matthews is very close to passing his half guard.

Harvey looking for subs from the bottom but Matthews mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matthews wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.
Harvey is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.
Harvey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harvey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Harvey is having none of it.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harvey manages to get himself to full guard.
Harvey looking to control.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey is looking to sweep but instead, Matthews has passed into half guard.
Harvey trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard but Matthews has passed into side control.
Harvey manages to get back to half guard.

Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harvey is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Harvey wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brian Harvey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Harvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Harvey shoots in.
Harvey misses with a combination
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!

Harvey feints and as Matthews raises his hands in defense, Harvey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brian Harvey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harvey manages to pass to side control.
Harvey is taking a breather. Matthews says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harvey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harvey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harvey working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harvey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harvey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harvey 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.
Harvey throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harvey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harvey connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Harvey misses with a head shot. Matthews uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harvey looking to pass the guard.
Harvey throws a big elbow that misses.
Harvey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Harvey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harvey is working Matthews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harvey throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harvey is controlling him.
Harvey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Harvey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

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

Harvey scores with a takedown into Matthews's guard.
Harvey with a nice head shot there.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harvey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Harvey has his feet on Matthews's thighs here. He's pushed Matthews off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Matthews screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Harvey!
In his post fight interview, Brian Harvey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.