PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stancis Mingannourmagomedov (ranked 24978 p4p, 3783 weight class) and Carlos Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mingannourmagomedov
vs
Mattos

225 cm
26
265
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
255
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stancis Mingannourmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Mattos!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mingannourmagomedov looks for the body kick but Mattos saw that one coming.
Mattos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mingannourmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mingannourmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
Mingannourmagomedov moves in looking to clinch but Mattos pushes him off.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mattos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mattos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stancis Mingannourmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattos throws a hook to the side of Mingannourmagomedov's head but Mingannourmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mingannourmagomedov moves away from the strike by Mattos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov looks for the body kick but Mattos saw that one coming.
Mingannourmagomedov blocks a jab.
Mattos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mingannourmagomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Mattos throws a hook but Mingannourmagomedov avoids it easily.
It looked like Mingannourmagomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mingannourmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mattos throws a right hand that misses
and Mingannourmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mattos defends it nicely.
Mingannourmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattos.
As Mattos looks to move away, Mingannourmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Mattos just gets out of the way.
Mattos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mattos throws a jab but it's blocked by Mingannourmagomedov.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mattos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mattos takes a swing at Mingannourmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Mingannourmagomedov slips under a jab from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov throws a wild body kick that Mattos sees coming a mile off.
Mingannourmagomedov tries to clinch up but Mattos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mattos tries to sprawl out of it but Mingannourmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mattos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov avoids the body shot from Mattos.
Mattos misses with a body shot.
No luck for Mingannourmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Mingannourmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Mattos.
Mingannourmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mattos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mattos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mingannourmagomedov.
Mattos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mattos wants it to stay on the feet.
Mingannourmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Mattos misses with a hook. Mingannourmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mingannourmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mingannourmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattos circles away.
Mattos loads up on a big right hand but Mingannourmagomedov slips the punch.
Mingannourmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Mattos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingannourmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Mingannourmagomedov slips under a jab from Mattos.
Mattos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mattos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mattos counters with a big right hand! Oh Mingannourmagomedov is in trouble here! Mattos follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Mattos!