PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between xXx Jobber xXx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brundon Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brundon Matthews will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jobber xXx
vs
Matthews

150 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 65 - 0

202 cm
25
301 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 65 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, xXx Jobber xXx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brundon Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matthews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jobber xXx napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jobber xXx is being controlled here.

Matthews decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jobber xXx to his feet.

Matthews 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.
Jobber xXx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jobber xXx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews postures up in Jobber xXx's guard and throws a big left but Jobber xXx blocks it.
Jobber xXx keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.

Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Jobber xXx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jobber xXx manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Jobber xXx's guard.
Matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jobber xXx wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Matthews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a punch from half guard.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Jobber xXx defends it.
Jobber xXx is breathing heavily.
Matthews is controlling the pace.
Matthews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jobber xXx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matthews decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brundon Matthews dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Matthews lands a front kick.

Matthews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
Matthews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jobber xXx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Jobber xXx is defending well.
Matthews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brundon Matthews.

Matthews lands a big head kick that sends Jobber xXx tumbling to the mat! Matthews takes a step backwards and waves Jobber xXx back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jobber xXx is rocked!

It looks like xXx Jobber xXx has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.

Matthews dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Jobber xXx has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brundon Matthews!