PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Matose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matose
vs
Johnston

215 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Matose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clifford Johnston!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
Matose tries to land a front kick but Johnston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matose as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matose is defended easily by Johnston.
Matose moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Johnston misses with an uppercut
and Matose counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Clifford Johnston has been cut.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Matose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston closes the distance and clinches up with Matose, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes Matose against the cage but Matose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnston.
Matose shoots in for a double leg but Johnston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnston shoots in looking for a takedown. Matose tries to sprawl out of it but Johnston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matose gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
Johnston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Matose gets control of Johnston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matose will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matose wants to stand up but Johnston is controlling him.

Matose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnston is aware though and is defending well.
Matose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Matose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnstonis looking to pass into half guard but Matose pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matose is in guard.
Matose wants to get up but he can't break Johnston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnston has eaten all the pies!
Johnston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matose is now in half guard.

Matose decides to stand up.
Johnston looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matose somewhat.
Matose throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnston's head.
Johnston moves forwards but Matose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnston wants it to stay on the feet.
Matose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matose can pounce on him.
Matose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matose works over Johnston's head and body with a nice combination.

That has opened up Clifford Johnston's cut even more.
Matose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matose.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matose counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnston is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matose is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnston.
Nice takedown defense from Johnston. No joy for Matose on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Matose circles away.
Matose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Matose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Johnston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sven Matose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matose tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matose.
Nice shot lands for Matose.
Matose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnston throws a right hand that Matose ducks under and follows up with a left that Matose also avoids with ease.
Sven Matose is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Matose gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matose has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Matose jumps into guard, dragging Johnston to the mat.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Matose is retaining full guard.
Johnston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matose is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matose is on top in guard.
Johnston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matose passes Johnston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matose is thwarting Johnston's attempts to control the position.
Johnston is not content to let Matose control the position.
Matose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matose jumps into side control!

Matose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Matose stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matose fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Matose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matose clinches.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Matose won't allow it.
Matose trying to land knees to the body.

Matose manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matose shoots in but Johnston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matose tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matose throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matose.
Johnston fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Matose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Johnston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matose working away.
Matose trying to control the action but Johnston is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Matose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnston is looking for a sweep.
Johnston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Matose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ground and pound from Matose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Matose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sven Matose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matose wants to control but Johnston is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matose decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnston to his feet.
Johnston tries to clinch there but Matose circles away.
Matose shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Matose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matose moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matose fails with a takedown attempt.
Matose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnston as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Matose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnston misses with the combination.
Matose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matose shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston walks into a stiff left hand from Matose.
Matose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Matose closes the distance and clinches.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
Matose wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnston jumps guard but Matose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matose can't get the takedown.
Matose lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Matose pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matose trying to keep a closed guard but Johnston is proving a slippery customer.
Matose thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Matose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Matose!