PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matson comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. Red Gym comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My time is now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Suporn Red Gym is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Matson
vs
Red Gym

190 cm
30
202 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

178 cm
25
189 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

$10
Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suporn Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym misses with a takedown attempt - Matson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Red Gym slips a straight right by Matson.
Matson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red Gym.
Red Gym shoots in but no luck this time.
Matson throws a front kick that sends Red Gym stumbling back into the cage.
Red Gym throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matson's waist but Matson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red Gym off to one side.
Josh Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.
Matson thows a body shot but no joy.
Red Gym throws a body punch but Matson moves out of range.
Matson stuffs the takedown.
Red Gym shoots for a takedown but Matson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Red Gym checks a leg kick.

Red Gym looking to score a takedown here. Matson is defending well but Red Gym drives through and ends up in Matson's guard.
Matson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matson controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matson is trying to control the position but Red Gym postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red Gym avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Matson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Red Gym defends well.
Matson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Matson has wrist control.
Red Gym is working Matson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Red Gym must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Red Gym throwing strikes but missing.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Matson has wrist control.
Red Gym really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Matson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Matson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Red Gym defends it easily.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red Gym is one step ahead there.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Matson has wrist control.
Red Gym postures up in Matson's guard and throws a big left but Matson blocks it.

Matson looking for a guillotine here but Red Gym defends easily.
Red Gym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Gym with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Matson looking for a guillotine here but Red Gym defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson controlling the position.
Red Gym postures up in Matson's guard and throws a big left but Matson blocks it.
Red Gym scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Red Gym works over Matson with some ground and pound from guard.
Matson is trying to keep Red Gym in close.

Matson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Red Gym defends well.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Matson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Matson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Red Gym working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Red Gym's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Red Gym stands up over Matson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Red Gym got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Red Gym has managed to get both his arms back between Matson's legs - danger averted.
Matson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Red Gym with a nice head shot there.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Matson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym lands a couple of digs.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym won't allow Matson to sweep him here.

Matson looking for a guillotine here but Red Gym defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suporn Red Gym will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Red Gym fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matson misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Red Gym.
Josh Matson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Gym fails to land the takedown.
Josh Matson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suporn Red Gym.

Red Gym looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Matson has his foot on Red Gym's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Red Gym works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson trying to keep a closed guard but Red Gym is proving a slippery customer.
Red Gym throws a strike but Matson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matson throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Gym is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matson is pushing down on Red Gym's leg trying to pass to half guard. Red Gym is fighting to maintain full guard but Matson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Red Gym has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matson is working away from the top position though.
Red Gym blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Matson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Red Gym is trying to control but can't.
Matson working the head and body with strikes.
Red Gym is refusing to be controlled, as Matson sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson thows a huge punch but Red Gym dodges it nicely.
Red Gym tries to roll over but Matson keeps him under control.
Red Gym moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matson trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Gym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matson!
Matson wants to hold on but Red Gym pushes him away.
Matson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Red Gym working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Gym landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Red Gym raining down shots from the mount!
Matson wants to hold on but Red Gym pushes him away.
Red Gym landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suporn Red Gym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Red Gym darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matson manages to get to full guard.
Matson controls Red Gym momentarily but Red Gym frees himself.
Red Gym connects with a couple of short punches.
Matson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matson is really struggling to control Red Gym but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Matson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Red Gym slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym working the ground and pound.
Matson tries to improve position but can't.
Matson manages to get back to half guard.
Matson is looking to control Red Gym's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matson avoid being mounted?
Red Gym drops an elbow to the side of Matson's head.
Matson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matson trying to hold on to Red Gym's head to control him but Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym thows a huge punch but Matson dodges it nicely.
Matson wants to improve his position but Red Gym is controlling well.

Matson actively working from the bottom here.
Red Gym working over Matson with some ground and pound. Matson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Red Gym lands a couple of digs.

Matson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red Gym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Gym lands a couple of digs.
Matson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Red Gym manages to get himself to full guard.
Matson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Matson from controlling successfully.
Red Gym wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matson advances to half guard.
Josh Matson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Gym tries to get to full guard but Matson has control of the leg.
Matson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Gym bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matson's guard.

Matson working for a triangle but Red Gym defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red Gym with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suporn Red Gym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matson keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.

Matson is looking for a triangle but Red Gym pushes his legs off easily.
Red Gym distracts Matson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suporn Red Gym.
I've got Red Gym 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suporn Red Gym!
Suporn Red Gym opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.