PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Matuylevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Lumines
vs
Matuylevski

195 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
276 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Matuylevski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lumines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lumines working a defensive guard but Matuylevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lumines wants to control but Matuylevski postures up.
Matuylevski controlling from side mount.

Matuylevski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lumines has escaped the position, nice work there.

Matuylevski stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lumines as Matuylevski shoots in.
Matuylevski tries a head kick but it misses.
Lumines fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lumines lands a nice shot that snaps Matuylevski's head back.

Matuylevski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matuylevski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lumines prevents it.
Matuylevski pushes Lumines back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lumines working hard to break the clinch.
Matuylevski gets through Lumines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lumines is trying to force a seperation but Matuylevski has the dominant position.
Lumines fails to pull guard.

Matuylevski breaks from the clinch.
Matuylevski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lumines.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lumines counters with a right hand to the body.
Matuylevski looks gassed!
Lumines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matuylevski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lumines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matuylevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lumines is fending him off so far but Matuylevski persists. Nope, Lumines circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumines scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lumines looks for a takedown but Matuylevski sprawls well.
Lumines shoots in but no luck this time.
Lumines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matuylevski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lumines.
Lumines lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lumines.
Matuylevski fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lumines leaves Matuylevski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lumines shoots for a takedown but Matuylevski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matuylevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lumines defends it nicely.
Matuylevski tries to clinch but Lumines is having none of it.
Matuylevski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lumines.
Lumines tries to close the distance and clinch but Matuylevski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lumines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matuylevski.
Miroslav Matuylevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matuylevski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lumines counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Lumines both land. Nice combination.
Matuylevski tries to clinch but Lumines moves out of range.
Matuylevski stuffs the takedown.
Matuylevski tries for a takedown but Lumines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lumines enables Matuylevski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lumines manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matuylevski passes Lumines's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matuylevski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jumar Lumines will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matuylevski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lumines's guard.
Matuylevski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matuylevski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matuylevski not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumines is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lumines is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines trying to control but Matuylevski postures up.
Matuylevski controlling the pace.
Lumines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Miroslav Matuylevski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lumines closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matuylevski tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Lumines both land. Nice combination.
Lumines tries to clinch there but Matuylevski circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumines lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lumines tries for a takedown but Matuylevski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matuylevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lumines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Lumines.
Nice sprawl there from Matuylevski as Lumines shoots in.
Matuylevski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines tries to clinch there but Matuylevski circles away.
Matuylevski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumines as he avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lumines.
Lumines moves in looking to clinch but Matuylevski pushes him off.
Matuylevski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lumines.
Lumines shoots in and drives through. Matuylevski sprawls well.
Matuylevski blocks a head kick by Lumines.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lumines lands a really nice looking cross but Matuylevski seems unphased.
Lumines tries for a takedown but Matuylevski circles away easily

and Matuylevski counters with a shoot takedown. Lumines fights it but they end up in guard.

Matuylevski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Matuylevski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lumines circles away.
Lumines wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Matuylevski. No joy for Lumines on that attempt.

Matuylevski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lumines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lumines tries to break free but Matuylevski pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matuylevski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matuylevski looking for a takedown.
Lumines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matuylevski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lumines is trying to force a seperation but Matuylevski has the dominant position.
Lumines has Matuylevski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matuylevski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lumines has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Matuylevski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lumines can't fight it off and eventually Matuylevski manages to take the fight to the floor. Lumines looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lumines working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lumines wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matuylevski is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Matuylevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Matuylevski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lumines.
Lumines lands a nice looking body kick.
Lumines darts in trying to clinch

and Matuylevski counters with a takedown into side control.
Lumines tries to buck Matuylevski off but Matuylevski is having none of it.
Miroslav Matuylevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lumines is trying to work for a sweep but Matuylevski has mounted him!
Matuylevski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matuylevski with shots to the head and body - Lumines looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matuylevski avoids the attempt from Lumines to control.
Matuylevski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matuylevski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lumines to take his back!
Matuylevski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lumines's body.
Lumines just trying to survive but Matuylevski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Matuylevski is looking for the choke from the back position but Lumines is controlling his hands well.

Matuylevski working for a choke but Lumines is defending well.

Matuylevski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Matuylevski struggling to land strikes to the head as Lumines covers up.
Lumines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matuylevski on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski wants to control but Lumines is keeping busy.
Lumines looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Matuylevski has good solid back control here.
Matuylevski tries to get the hooks in deep but Lumines pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lumines wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Miroslav Matuylevski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lumines misses with a takedown attempt - Matuylevski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Matuylevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matuylevski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Matuylevski!