PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Blackheart (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!

Matters
vs
Blackheart

225 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Matters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Blackheart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matters.
Blackheart scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Frank Matters has been cut.
Matters doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackheart circles away.
Blackheart throws a series of punches but Matters moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Matters or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackheart which made him look bad.
Matters shoots for a takedown but Blackheart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackheart's waist but Blackheart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matters off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Matters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matters slips a jab from Blackheart.
Blackheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matters shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackheart sprawls well. He's pushed Matters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blackheart misses with a two punch combination.
Matters shoots in but no luck this time.
Blackheart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matters tries to clinch there but Blackheart circles away.
Blackheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackheart throws out a loose jab but Matters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matters is looking to clinch.
Blackheart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackheart looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackheart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matters tries for a takedown but Blackheart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackheart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matters shoots in for a takedown but Blackheart shows good takedown defense.
Matters lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank Blackheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackheart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blackheart throws a lazy body kick

and Matters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Matters breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Blackheart misses
and Matters counters with a three punch combo that has Blackheart backing up. Blackheart nods at Matters to acknowledge the strikes.
Matters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackheart's waist but Blackheart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matters off to one side.
Blackheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Matters is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Blackheart. No joy for Matters on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackheart misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Blackheart. No joy for Matters on that attempt.
A jab-cross combination lands for Blackheart and sends Matters crashing to the mat! Blackheart follows him down to the mat - Matters regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Matters is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blackheart stands up and beckons Matters to join him on the feet.
Blackheart misses with the combination.
Frank Blackheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackheart.
Blackheart stuffs the takedown attempt from Matters. Matters gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackheart lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackheart drops Matters with a nice combination! Blackheart dives into Matters's guard, looking to finish!
Blackheart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackheart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackheart wants to stand but Matters is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackheart stopping the sweep attempt from Matters.
Matters is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matters is trying to keep Blackheart in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Blackheart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Matters's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Matters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matters avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Matters. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No luck for Matters with that takedown attempt.
Blackheart misses with a combination
and Matters counters with a two punch combo.
Blackheart throws a hook but Matters blocks it.
Blackheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matters manages to avoid it.
Matters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackheart is fending him off so far but Matters persists. Nope, Blackheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackheart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackheart misses with a body shot
and Matters counters with a nice body shot.
Matters tries to bum rush Blackheart with a series of wild strikes but Blackheart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Matters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Matters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matters trying to control from half guard but Blackheart is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackheart has a hand on Matters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Blackheart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackheart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackheart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackheart is trying desperately to improve position.
Blackheart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blackheart is in all sorts of trouble here.

Matters looking to secure an arm triangle but Blackheart defends it well.
Blackheart trying desperately to get to his feet.
Blackheart is desperately trying to improve his position but Matters has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackheart holds on to Matters around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Matters unloads with some shots from mount but Blackheart bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackheart tries to hold on but Matters pushes him away.
Blackheart manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Matters is looking for a kimura here.
Matters is tying to control. Blackheart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackheart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matters is working away from the top position though.
Matters is looking to take a break and control but Blackheart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackheart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackheart trying to hold on to Matters's head to control him but Matters postures up.

Matters seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Blackheart is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Matters!