PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zarius Matzischin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Guzman's choice of entrance music: Hnos Yaipen - No te metas con mi cucu.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matzischin
vs
Guzman

188 cm
25
222 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

192 cm
23
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

FX - Fighter Effects

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zarius Matzischin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matzischin scoring well with a low kick there.
Zarius Matzischin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guzman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matzischin tries a head kick but it misses.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matzischin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Pedro Guzman has been cut.
Guzman throws a sloppy head kick
and Matzischin counters with a nice body shot.
Guzman looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Matzischin clinches.
Matzischin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matzischin scores with a knee to the head.
Matzischin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matzischin lands an elbow inside that Guzman shrugs off.
Matzischin throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin working Guzman over with knees to the body.
Guzman avoiding damage as Matzischin throws knees to the body.
Guzman avoiding damage as Matzischin throws knees to the body.
Matzischin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guzman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matzischin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matzischin lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matzischin obliges.
Matzischin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guzman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guzman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matzischin landing knees to the head.
Matzischin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matzischin connects with a knee to the head.
Matzischin connects with a knee to the head.
Guzman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matzischin missing with knees to the body.

Guzman manages to break the clinch.
Guzman has a takedown stuffed.
Matzischin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Matzischin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guzman doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Matzischin closes the distance and pushes Guzman back into the cage.
Guzman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guzman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guzman managing to block the knees to the body from Matzischin.
Matzischin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guzman.
Guzman avoiding damage as Matzischin throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Guzman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guzman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Guzman.
Guzman has had enough of the clinch but Matzischin keeps him there for the moment.
Guzman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guzman takes a knee to the side of the body.

Guzman is trying to trip Matzischin. He has hold of a leg but Matzischin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guzman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matzischin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guzman is one step ahead there.
Guzman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matzischin is keeping the position for now.
Guzman thows a big elbow that misses.
Matzischin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guzman looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guzman stopping the sweep attempt from Matzischin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Matzischin moves into the clinch.
Guzman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matzischin or not.
Matzischin tries to land knees in the clinch but Guzman avoids the damage to the body.
Matzischin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guzman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matzischin avoiding damage.
Guzman has Matzischin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matzischin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guzman avoiding damage as Matzischin throws knees to the body.
Matzischin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guzman.
Matzischin misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarius Matzischin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Guzman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
Matzischin avoids the head kick by Guzman.
Matzischin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matzischin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matzischin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman misses with a low kick.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Matzischin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Matzischin moves into the clinch.
Matzischin keeps control of Guzman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guzman wants a takedown but no success here.
Guzman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matzischin trying to land knees to the body.
Matzischin landing knees to the body.
Matzischin landing knees to the body.
Matzischin stalling against the cage.
Matzischin lands a knee to the head.
Matzischin lands a good knee to the midsection. Guzman won't want to take too many of those.
Matzischin connects with a knee to the head.
Matzischin keeps control of Guzman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matzischin working Guzman over with knees to the body.
Matzischin has Guzman pressed against the cage, preventing Guzman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin scores with a knee to the head.
Guzman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matzischin.
Matzischin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guzman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matzischin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Guzman.
Guzman wants to get back to striking at distance but Matzischin won't allow it.
Matzischin tries a knee to the head but Guzman blocks it.
Matzischin looking to throw knees to the head but Guzman is blocking nicely.
Matzischin trying to land knees to the body.
Matzischin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guzman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guzman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matzischin walks away with a smile on his face. Guzman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Guzman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Matzischin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guzman wants a takedown but no success here.
Matzischin connects with a knee to the head.
Matzischin misses with a knee strike.
Matzischin gets underhooks to prevent Guzman's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin is pressed up against the cage. Guzman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matzischin down to the mat. Matzischin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guzman avoids a kick to the body.
Guzman checks a leg kick nicely.
Matzischin throws a chopping leg kick but Guzman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guzman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guzman thows a leg kick but Matzischin checks it
and Matzischin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guzman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab from Matzischin misses.
Guzman misses with a leg kick.
Matzischin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Matzischin closes the distance and pushes Guzman back into the cage.
Matzischin scores a nice knee to the body.
Guzman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guzman can't get the takedown.
Matzischin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matzischin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Guzman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matzischin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guzman scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarius Matzischin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Guzman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Matzischin motions for Guzman to come forward. Matzischin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Matzischin misses
and Guzman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matzischin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guzman counters with a nice uppercut.
Matzischin lands a head kick!
Matzischin with a hook.
Guzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guzman swings away with a body shot that misses

and Matzischin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zarius Matzischin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guzman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matzischin lands a good knee to the midsection. Guzman won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matzischin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matzischin tries to land knees in the clinch but Guzman avoids the damage to the body.
Matzischin lands a nice knee to the body.
Guzman tries to score a body lock takedown but Matzischin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matzischin prevents the takedown attempt.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Guzman.
Matzischin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matzischin tries a knee to the head but Guzman blocks it.
Guzman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matzischin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matzischin lands a knee to the body.
Guzman avoiding damage as Matzischin throws knees to the body.
Guzman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matzischin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matzischin landing knees to the body.
Guzman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matzischin unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman is trying to drag Matzischin to the mat but Matzischin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matzischin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guzman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matzischin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guzman avoids it.
Guzman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matzischin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guzman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guzman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matzischin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matzischin missing with knees to the body.
Matzischin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guzman blocks it with crossed arms.
Matzischin tries to land knees in the clinch but Guzman avoids the damage to the body.
Matzischin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guzman can do to turn this around?
Guzman tries to circle away but Matzischin has him pinned against the cage.
Matzischin lands a knee to the body.
Guzman tries to circle away but Matzischin has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Matzischin.

Guzman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matzischin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guzman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Matzischin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guzman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matzischin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guzman is keeping the position for now.
Matzischin trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Matzischin is fighting to break Guzman's control of his arms but Guzman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guzman keeping full guard, as Matzischin tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matzischin wants to control from the top but Guzman keeps moving.
Matzischin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zarius Matzischin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guzman avoids the head kick by Matzischin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zarius Matzischin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matzischin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zarius Matzischin!