PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Mattenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Buczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mattenbauer
vs
Buczynski

194 cm
20
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Mattenbauer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Buczynski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buczynski throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Buczynski.
Buczynski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Jan Buczynski has been cut.

Mattenbauer instigates a clinch.
Mattenbauer pushes Buczynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mattenbauer throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattenbauer slowing the pace effectively.
Buczynski tries to pull guard but Mattenbauer holds him up against the cage and eventually Buczynski drops back down to his feet.
Mattenbauer tries to work over Buczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mattenbauer has Buczynski pressed against the cage.
Buczynski tries to pull guard but Mattenbauer holds him up against the cage and eventually Buczynski drops back down to his feet.

Mattenbauer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buczynski keeping full guard, as Mattenbauer tries to pass.
Mattenbauer wants to control from the top but Buczynski keeps moving.
Mattenbauer won't allow Buczynski to sweep him here.
Mattenbauer wants to control from the top but Buczynski keeps moving.
Buczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Buczynski, not yet.

Buczynski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mattenbauer throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buczynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mattenbauer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mattenbauer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Buczynski working for a triangle but Mattenbauer defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattenbauer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Buczynski is looking for a triangle but Mattenbauer pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mattenbauer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mattenbauer wants to control from the top but Buczynski keeps moving.
Mattenbauer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mattenbauer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buczynski's head.
Mattenbauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Buczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattenbauer looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattenbauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Buczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Mattenbauer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mattenbauer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buczynski.
Buczynski tries to clinch up.
Mattenbauer misses with a wild body shot.
Mattenbauer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Buczynski.
No joy there for Buczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mattenbauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattenbauer throws a shot from downtown. Buczynski moves away and avoids it.
Mattenbauer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mattenbauer wants to clinch but Buczynski slips to the side
and Buczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Mattenbauer, looking for a takedown. Buczynski pushes Mattenbauer against the cage but Mattenbauer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mathew Mattenbauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Buczynski.
Mattenbauer misses with a looping right.
Mattenbauer loads up on a big right hand but Buczynski slips the punch.
Buczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mattenbauer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mattenbauer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buczynski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Mattenbauer misses the target.
Buczynski throws a right hand that Mattenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mattenbauer also avoids with ease.
Mattenbauer misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Mattenbauer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Buczynski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A right-left combo lands from Buczynski.
A slow jab from Mattenbauer misses its intended target.
Buczynski leaves Mattenbauer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mattenbauer misses with an uppercut. Buczynski saw that one coming.
Mattenbauer tries to bum rush Buczynski with a series of wild strikes but Buczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mattenbauer slips a jab and a cross from Buczynski.
Nice cross by Mattenbauer.
Buczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mattenbauer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mattenbauer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Mattenbauer misses the target.
Mattenbauer misses with an uppercut

and Buczynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mattenbauer won't be happy with that.
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!
Mattenbauer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buczynski's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattenbauer is controlling Buczynski's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Buczynski is working for a submission of some sort.

Buczynski seems to be working for a kimura but Mattenbauer defends the submission attempt.

Buczynski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mattenbauer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buczynski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buczynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buczynski is looking to pass Mattenbauer's guard but actually Mattenbauer recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buczynski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mattenbauer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mattenbauer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mattenbauer!
Mattenbauer controlling the position.
Buczynski is looking to regain half guard here but Mattenbauer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buczynski is not content to let Mattenbauer control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mattenbauer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buczynski tries to buck Mattenbauer off but Mattenbauer is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mattenbauer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mathew Mattenbauer.
Mattenbauer swings away with a body shot that misses

and Buczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Mattenbauer didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattenbauer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Buczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jan Buczynski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Buczynski darts in and clinches Mattenbauer up against the cage.
Mattenbauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buczynski is struggling to control the position.
Mattenbauer is leaning against Buczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buczynski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mattenbauer walks away with a smile on his face. Buczynski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buczynski tries to clinch
and Mattenbauer counters with a straight right hand.
Mattenbauer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buczynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mattenbauer on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buczynski throws a series of punches but Mattenbauer avoids them all with ease.
Mattenbauer misses with a hook to the body
letting Buczynski counter with a right hand.
Buczynski defending well as Mattenbauer loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buczynski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mattenbauer is out of range.
Mathew Mattenbauer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mattenbauer misses with a wild body shot.
Buczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mattenbauer.
Mattenbauer defending well as Buczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Buczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mattenbauer misses the shot to the body.
Buczynski tries to clinch
and Mattenbauer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buczynski throws a right hand that Mattenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mattenbauer also avoids with ease.
Buczynski throws a right hand that Mattenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mattenbauer also avoids with ease.
Mattenbauer scores with a nice strike.
Mattenbauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buczynski moves away.
Mattenbauer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mattenbauer misses the target.
Mattenbauer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mattenbauer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Buczynski right on the button. Buczynski goes down! Mattenbauer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mattenbauer gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Mattenbauer!
Mathew Mattenbauer retains his light heavyweight title!
Mathew Mattenbauer decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.