PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 788 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 123 p4p, 173 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kurri
vs
Matusov

184 cm
25
176
15 - 6 - 0

190 cm
28
175
22 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Brooklyn Apothecary

Altitude Clothing
Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth)

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matusov drives through with a takedown into Kurri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurri is retaining full guard.
Kurri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
Matusov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Matusov looking to score a takedown here. Kurri is defending well but Matusov drives through and ends up in Kurri's guard.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matusov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matusov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri lands a couple of digs.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matusov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Matusov moves into full mount! Kurri won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri tries to reverse the position but Matusov maintains control.
Matusov tries to control but Kurri wriggling away.
Kurri is trying to escape the mount.
Kurri tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Matusov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matusov mounts Kurri! Really nice guard pass there!
Matusov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kurri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov tries to control but Kurri wriggling away.
Kurri stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurri is looking to escape.
Kurri is desperately trying to improve his position but Matusov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O Heaven, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurri wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kurri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Kurri to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov wants to take Kurri's back here but Kurri is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Matusov wants to control the pace but Kurri is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's time! Kurri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kurri lands a glancing blow to the side of Matusov's head.

Matusov feints and as Kurri raises his hands in defense, Matusov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matusov preventing the sweep.

Kurri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matusov defends well.
Kurri keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov looking to sit in guard and control but Kurri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Matusov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurri manages to get himself to full guard.

Matusov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matusov trying to control but Kurri is working from the bottom.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri looking to control.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kurri working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.
Kurri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard.

Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Matusov working for a triangle but Kurri defends it easily.
Kurri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kurri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matusov uses it to pass to side control.
Kurri is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matusov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kurri tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Kurri is looking to improve his position but Matusov isn't that keen on the idea.

Matusov goes for an armbar but Kurri turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kurri.

Kurri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Matusov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kurri rolls with it to try and escape but Matusov cranks on the arm and Kurri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.