PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poor Matt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salo comes to the cage accompanied by Tol-Odinochestvo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Salo
vs
Matt

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Salo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poor Matt!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matt cracks a nice hook into Salo's ribs.
Matt lands with a nice body kick.
Matt lands a head kick!

It looks like Taras Salo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matt scores with a head kick.
Matt throws out a powerful jab.

Matt shoots in and bounces Salo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salo is breathing heavily.
Matt thows a big elbow that misses.
Matt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salo's head.
Matt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt trying to control but Salo is working from the bottom.
Salo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matt is controlling him.
Matt with a nice head shot there.
Matt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matt passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salo taking some punishment here, with Matt in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Matt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matt trying to control from half guard but Salo is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Matt.
Matt working Salo over with strikes.
Matt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matt working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Matt seems content to control.
Matt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poor Matt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Salo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matt scores with punches from side control.
Matt working the ground and pound.
Salo wants to control but Matt postures up.
Matt is putting a hurting on Salo here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Salo being controlled for a moment.
Matt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Salo to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Salo is being controlled here.
Salo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salo taking a bit of punishment here - Matt scoring with strikes.
Matt prevents Salo from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt happy to just control the position for now.

Matt decides to stand back up.
Nice cross by Matt.
Matt scores with a three punch combo!
Matt lands a head kick. Salo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!

Matt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matt showed some decent athleticism there.
Matt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Matt there.
Matt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salo taking some punishment here, with Matt in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Matt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salo!
Matt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Salo?
Matt landing strikes from the mount.
Salo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salo tries to get out of the position.
Matt controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poor Matt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taras Salo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matt scores with a head kick.
Poor Matt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matt tries for a takedown but Salo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salo misses with a double jab

and Matt counters with a single leg into guard. Salo didn't expect that.
Matt content to stall in guard here.
Matt chips away with some ground and pound.
Matt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salo keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Salo's face as Matt controls the position.
Poor Matt has got the better of the ground game so far.

Matt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Salo gets caught flat footed, as Matt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salo wants to stand up but Matt is controlling him.

Matt stands and steps away. Salo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taras Salo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Matt gets the takedown into side control.
Matt taking a breather here.
Salo tries to bench press Matt off him but Matt keeps the position.
Check out the look on Matt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Salo is letting Matt control him for a moment.

Matt stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matt with a nice head shot there.

Matt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Poor Matt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matt lands with a slapping head kick.
Matt scores with a hook.
Matt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matt shoots in but Salo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Salo is predictable there
and Matt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matt thuds his shin into the meat of Salo's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Salo tries to clinch but Matt moves out of range.
Salo misses with a few strikes there.
Matt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Matt scores with a takedown into Salo's guard.

Matt stands up and waves to Salo to follow him.
Matt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poor Matt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poor Matt!