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Pulls out decision win over Kendall Grove at Bellator 193
Matthews defeated Kendall Grove via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) at Bellator 193 on Friday in Temecula, Calif.
ANALYSIS
Matthews appeared to have an edge in technical striking ability in this fight. Grove had the reach advantage, but it was not enough to slow down Matthews. He slipped punches and closed the distance with punches. He particularly did solid work to the body. Matthews really needed this win after dropping four-straight fights. He picked up his first victory since 2015 and improved his record to 9-7.
Matthews appeared to have an edge in technical striking ability in this fight. Grove had the reach advantage, but it was not enough to slow down Matthews. He slipped punches and closed the distance with punches. He particularly did solid work to the body. Matthews really needed this win after dropping four-straight fights. He picked up his first victory since 2015 and improved his record to 9-7.
Drops fourth-straight fight at Bellator 181
Matthews lost to Andre Fialho via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) at Bellator 181 on Friday in Thackerville, Okla.
ANALYSIS
This was a very even fight. Both fighters had their moment on the feet and the on the ground. Matthews really need the win here after dropping three-straight fights. Fialho nearly finished the fight in both of the first two rounds, but both times Matthews did enough to stay in the fight. In the final round, Matthews dropped Fialho and went for the finish, but Fialho continued to fight back. Matthews has now lost four-straight fights. His professional record now stands at 8-7.
This was a very even fight. Both fighters had their moment on the feet and the on the ground. Matthews really need the win here after dropping three-straight fights. Fialho nearly finished the fight in both of the first two rounds, but both times Matthews did enough to stay in the fight. In the final round, Matthews dropped Fialho and went for the finish, but Fialho continued to fight back. Matthews has now lost four-straight fights. His professional record now stands at 8-7.
Falls against Hisaki Kato at Bellator 162
Matthews lost to Hisaki Kato via TKO (punches) at 4:58 of round at Bellator 162 on Friday in Memphis, Tenn.
ANALYSIS
Matthews was more than happy to engage in a striking battle with Kato. He landed some solid shots early and appeared to hurt his opponent. Matthews did not go for the finish, and Kato recovered. After a break in the action due an eye poke, Matthews did not appear to be the same fighter. Kato walked him down and unleashed a barrage of strikes that ultimately lead to the finish. Due to his style, there will likely still be a place for Matthews in Bellator, but he is only 4-4 in the promotion
Matthews was more than happy to engage in a striking battle with Kato. He landed some solid shots early and appeared to hurt his opponent. Matthews did not go for the finish, and Kato recovered. After a break in the action due an eye poke, Matthews did not appear to be the same fighter. Kato walked him down and unleashed a barrage of strikes that ultimately lead to the finish. Due to his style, there will likely still be a place for Matthews in Bellator, but he is only 4-4 in the promotion