PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mateljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield's entrance music is Move On. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scofield
vs
Mateljak

183 cm
25
206 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Mateljak!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scofield throws a nice looking combination but Mateljak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mateljak slips a jab and a cross from Scofield.
Mateljak with a hook.
Scofield swinging wildly here.
Mateljak fails with a takedown attempt.
Mateljak circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mateljak gets tackled into the cage by Scofield. Scofield maintains the clinch.
Scofield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mateljak has Scofield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scofield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scofield slowing the pace effectively.
Scofield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scofield tries a knee to the head but Mateljak blocks it.
Mateljak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mateljak looking for a takedown.
Michael Scofield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mateljak.
Mateljak is trying to break the clinch but Scofield is controlling him.
Mateljak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scofield pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Mateljak misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scofield defends it nicely.
Mateljak closes the distance and clinches up with Scofield, looking for a takedown. Mateljak pushes Scofield against the cage but Scofield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scofield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scofield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mateljak.

Mateljak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scofield did well to prevent Mateljak getting side control.
Scofield is concentrating on defense, preventing Mateljak from advancing position.
Scofield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scofield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scofield wants to sweep but no luck.
Scofield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mateljak thows a big elbow that misses.
Mateljak throwing strikes but missing.
Mateljak thows a big elbow that misses.
Scofield keeping moving, preventing Mateljak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mateljak is in close to Scofield's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Scofield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mateljak is looking to work some ground and pound but Scofield has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mateljak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scofield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mateljak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scofield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mateljak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mateljak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scofield working a defensive guard here.
Mateljak throwing strikes but missing.
Scofield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mateljak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mateljak looking to pass the guard.
Mateljak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scofield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mateljak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scofield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Scofield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mateljak defends it easily.
Mateljak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Scofield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mateljak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scofield dips to his left and cracks Mateljak with an uppercut!
Scofield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mateljak paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Scofield tries to sprawl but Mateljak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scofield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scofield is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scofield won't allow Mateljak to get back to his feet.
Mateljak keeping full guard, as Scofield tries to pass.
Scofield is pushing down on Mateljak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mateljak is fighting to maintain full guard but Scofield has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak gets full guard.

Scofield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mateljak dives on top into guard.
Mateljak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Scofield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mateljak defends well.
Mateljak wants to control from the top but Scofield keeps moving.
Mateljak landing with the ground and pound.
Mateljak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mateljak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mateljak trying to control the position from guard on top but Scofield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scofield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Scofield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mateljak defends it well.
Mateljak trying to hold on to Scofield's head to control him but Scofield postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mateljak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Scofield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Scofield is trying to control. Mateljak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mateljak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mateljak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scofield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mateljak is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Scofield will probably get the nod.
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!

Nice sprawl there from Scofield as Mateljak shoots in.
Mateljak circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mateljak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scofield is looking for a sweep. Mateljak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mateljak is trying to control. Scofield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mateljak winds up and cracks Scofield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mateljak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mateljak looks to land a strike but Scofield avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mateljak throwing strikes from guard but Scofield blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mateljak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mateljak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateljak preventing the sweep.
Scofield keeping moving, preventing Mateljak from controlling successfully.
Scofield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Scofield looking for a guillotine here but Mateljak defends easily.
Mateljak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak throws and elbow that misses. Scofield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mateljak's guard. Nice move by Scofield!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mateljak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scofield passes Mateljak's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Scofield is working for a kimura but Mateljak is defending it quite comfortably.
Mateljak wants to control but Scofield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivan Mateljak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateljak keeps working.

Scofield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Scofield maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mateljak could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Scofield has cracked it and Mateljak is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Scofield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Scofield!