PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erik Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michel Teló - Ai Se Eu Te Pego . Matoshin has chosen Mortal Kombat theme as his entrance music. Toshi Matoshin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Quin
vs
Matoshin

170 cm
28
144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
158 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quin with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Quin shoots and misses
and Matoshin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Quin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin lands a head shot.
Quin moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matoshin lands with a shot to the body.
Matoshin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matoshin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quin slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a nice combination. Quin backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Matoshin thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin wants to clinch but Matoshin slips to the side
and Matoshin counters with a left to the body.

Quin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Quin seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep. Quin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Matoshin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quin pulls his head out easily.
Quin blocks the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to escape.
Matoshin is looking to control Quin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
Matoshin is in trouble now - Quin has advanced to mount!
Quin controlling from mount.

Matoshin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Quin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin wants to hold on but Quin pushes him away.
Matoshin is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matoshin regains half guard.
Matoshin wants to improve his position but Quin is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quin is pressing down on Matoshin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matoshin is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matoshin throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matoshin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin misses with a takedown
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Quin's head back.
Quin tries for a takedown but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin shoots in for a double leg but Matoshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Matoshin lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin works over Quin's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erik Quin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quin shoots in and bounces Matoshin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Matoshin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin keeping full guard, as Quin tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Quin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matoshin is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin stops Matoshin from standing up.

Matoshin is looking for a triangle but Quin pushes his legs off easily.
Quin trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Quin stopping the sweep attempt from Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Quin shoots in but Matoshin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Quin shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin is looking to slow Quin down with leg kicks.
Matoshin takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Matoshin connects with a high kick.
Matoshin connects with a looping right hand.
Quin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Nice shot by Matoshin.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Quin fails with the takedown
and Matoshin counters with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matoshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quin somewhat.
Quin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Matoshin.
Quin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erik Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin lands a nice hook to Quin's body. Quin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matoshin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quin avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Quin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matoshin counters with a good low kick that Quin was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matoshin 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Matoshin waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Gear 's logo in front of the cameras.