PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Matuszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Matuszewski has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Destroyer
vs
Matuszewski

175 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Michal Matuszewski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuszewski lands with a cross.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Matuszewski looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Matuszewski leaves Destroyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Destroyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matuszewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matuszewski.
Destroyer misses with a takedown
and Matuszewski counters with a left and a right that stings Destroyer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matuszewski scores with the left hand. Destroyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Matuszewski.

It looks like Joe Destroyer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Matuszewski. No joy for Destroyer on that attempt.
Matuszewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destroyer.
Destroyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matuszewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Matuszewski is having none of it.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matuszewski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matuszewski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
Matuszewski drops Destroyer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Destroyer! Matuszewski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Matuszewski!
A relieved looking Michal Matuszewski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.