PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brundon Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Matthews
vs
Russell

202 cm
28
307 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brundon Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buck Russell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matthews pushes Russell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Matthews has hold of one of Russell's legs. Russell is fighting the takedown attempt but Matthews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Russell is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Russell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russell looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Matthews lands with a right to the head.
Matthews taking a breather.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell being controlled against the ropes.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Russell's head.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.

Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matthews digs a right hand underneath Russell's ribcage. Russell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Matthews.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stalling against the ropes.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews has Russell pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Russell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Matthews instigates a clinch.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Matthews clinches up against the ropes.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russell tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the ropes.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Russell can't break the clinch.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.

Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russell wants to break free but Matthews has control.

Matthews breaks the clinch.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews leaves Russell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russell slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Matthews misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brundon Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Russell.

Matthews has managed to clinch.

Matthews pulls Russell into guard.
Matthews pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Matthews uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews is leaning against Russell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russell being controlled against the ropes.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brundon Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brundon Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russell.

It looks like Brundon Matthews has been cut.

Matthews moves into the clinch.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Russell tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the ropes.
Matthews looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brundon Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the ropes.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.

Matthews jumps into guard, dragging Russell to the mat.
Matthews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brundon Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Matthews has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews slowing the pace effectively.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russells head.
Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Brundon Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Russell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Russell.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the ropes.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Matthews pushes Russell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Russell tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the ropes.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matthews has Russell pressed against the ropes, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Matthews.
A short uppercut from Matthews.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Matthews rushes Russell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matthews lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Russell is keeping busy.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brundon Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brundon Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Russell tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown. Russell tries to sprawl out of it but Matthews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Russell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Russell shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthews tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Russell throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brundon Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Russell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Russell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews cracks Russell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Matthews - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Matthews decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Russell on that attempt.

Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews stalling.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.

Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews has Russell pressed against the ropes, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matthews.
Matthews keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Matthews keeps him there for the moment.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.

Matthews has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Russell is trying to keep an underhook but Matthews manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matthews uses his free foot to push down on Russell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Russell.
Matthews controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brundon Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Matthews swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brundon Matthews!