PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slatko Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Matic
vs
Hunter

196 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slatko Matic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cassius Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Matic wants to hit a switch here but Hunter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Matic there!
Matic is looking to improve his position but Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hunter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Hunter has control of Matic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matic regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Hunter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Matic manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hunter tries for a kimura but Matic is defending well.
Hunter trying to control the action but Matic is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matic struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunter but great work by Matic.
Matic tries to stand but Hunter is controlling his head.
Hunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matic's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control here.
Matic prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Matic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matic trying to control the action but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Matic is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Hunter is trying is best to control the position here.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Slatko Matic just wasn't active enough.
Matic throws a shot to the body.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matic as he jumps to the side.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Matic shows good takedown defense.
Matic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Slatko Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Slatko Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Hunter.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunter backs up against the cage.

It looks like Cassius Hunter has been cut.
Matic misses with a straight right.

Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cassius Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matic throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Matic wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Matic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.

Hunter dives in and scores a takedown into Matic's guard.
Matic looking to control.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matic looking to control.
Matic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard.
Matic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matic wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter wants to control the position but Matic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matic pulls his head out easily.
Hunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matic's back!
Matic is really stuck here.

Hunter is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Matic is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cassius Hunter!
Cassius Hunter is the new heavyweight champion!