PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Matthews (ranked 1687 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Iranian Hulk (ranked 210 p4p, 251 weight class). Iranian Hulk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Matthews
vs
Hulk

188 cm
22
248
4 - 2 - 0

207 cm
22
286
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conviction

Silverback Sweatshop

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.

Hulk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Hulk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.

Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hulk prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Hulk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews controlling the position well.

Hulk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Matthews is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support.