PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King George Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

George Iv
vs
Materson

203 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, King George Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from George Iv does no damage.
George Iv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from George Iv as Materson shoots in.
Materson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from George Iv.

It looks like Mike Materson has been cut.
Materson shoots for a takedown but George Iv saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Materson shoots in looking for a takedown. George Iv tries to sprawl out of it but Materson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. George Iv manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
George Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George Iv misses with a few strikes there.

Materson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. George Iv did well to prevent Materson getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materson is trying to control. George Iv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
George Iv tries to kick Materson off but Materson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Materson is working for a kimura but George Iv is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George Iv is trying to stand.
Materson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
George Iv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
George Iv is refusing to be controlled, as Materson sits in half guard.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed George Iv's head.
Materson throwing shots but George Iv is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson wants to free his trapped foot but George Iv is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
George Iv is breathing heavily.
Materson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Materson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Materson seems to be working for a kimura but George Iv defends the submission attempt.
Materson throwing shots but George Iv is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson drops an elbow to the side of George Iv's head.
George Iv is staying active underneath Materson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Materson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
George Iv is refusing to be controlled, as Materson sits in half guard.

Materson is looking for a kimura but George Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson is trying to control. George Iv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
George Iv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.

Materson is looking for a kimura but George Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Materson to get the leverage.
Materson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Materson thows a huge punch but George Iv dodges it nicely.
Materson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Materson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson 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.

Mike Materson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

George Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
George Iv scores with a one two! Materson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George Iv leaves Materson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King George Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. George Iv tries to avoid it but Materson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag George Iv to the ground. George Iv escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George Iv.
Materson dodges the punch combination from George Iv.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materson.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Materson slips a jab and a cross from George Iv.

Materson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. George Iv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Materson is breathing heavily.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Materson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson tries to pass to full mount but George Iv defends it.

Materson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Materson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for George Iv!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Iv avoids a series of strikes thrown by Materson.
Materson looking to ground and pound but George Iv is blocking nicely.
Materson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson lands a heavy elbow.
Materson lands with some strikes.
George Iv holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Materson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
George Iv avoids a series of strikes thrown by Materson.
Materson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
George Iv takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George Iv takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Materson looking to ground and pound but George Iv is blocking nicely.
Mike Materson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson punching from mount but George Iv doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Materson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Materson punching from mount but George Iv doing a good job of avoiding damage.
George Iv taking shots to the head.
Materson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Materson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Materson unloads with some shots from mount but George Iv bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson lands a big shot there that rocks George Iv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

George Iv is rocked!
Poor strikes thrown by Materson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Materson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Materson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materson is defended easily by George Iv.
George Iv misses with a wild combination.
George Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George Iv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Materson fails with a takedown attempt.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
George Iv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Materson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in George Iv's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
Materson postures up in George Iv's guard and throws a big left but George Iv blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Materson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Materson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Materson tries to free his leg and advance position but George Iv is retaining full guard.
George Iv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materson stands and throws George Iv's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Materson trying to control the action but George Iv is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Materson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Materson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Materson working the body and head with strikes.
George Iv takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
George Iv parries the strikes from Materson easily there. Materson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable George Iv to escape.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George Iv trying to remain calm as Materson controls from the top position.
Materson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Materson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for George Iv!
Materson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Materson controlling from mount.
Materson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Materson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as George Iv is looking to escape.
King George Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Iv is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materson content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mike Materson!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mike Materson!

Mike Materson wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Mike Materson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.