PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jacarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matrix
vs
Jacarson

180 cm
30
195 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

185 cm
22
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jacarson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matrix tries a low kick but Jacarson avoids it.
Matrix throws a leg kick which misses Jacarson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacarson tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Matrix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Jacarson.
Jacarson throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Matrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacarson.
Matrix misses with a looping left.
Anthony Jacarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Matrix gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
What's Jacarson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matrix wants to control for a moment but Jacarson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Matrix is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jacarson reverses the position - he's now on top in Matrix's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacarson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacarson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Jacarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix looking to pass the guard.
Jacarson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix landing with the ground and pound.
Jacarson keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controls from within his opponent's guard.

John Matrix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jacarson misses with a few strikes there.
Jacarson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matrix misses the target.
Matrix throws a hook but Jacarson blocks it.
Matrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacarson.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacarson scores with a one two! Matrix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jacarson connects with a right hand. Matrix shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacarson misses with a body kick.
Jacarson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacarson throws a lazy head kick

and Matrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Matrix trying to advance position but Jacarson counters by regaining guard.
Matrix stays in close to Jacarson's body and controls the position.
Matrix stopping the sweep attempt from Jacarson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Matrix throws a solid leg kick but Jacarson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matrix.
A head kick from Jacarson lands but Matrix takes it in his stride.
Matrix defending well as Jacarson loads up on a big left hand.
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony Jacarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Matrix gets a takedown into half guard.
Jacarson is trying to control but can't.
Jacarson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matrix is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jacarson reverses the position - he's now on top in Matrix's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacarson preventing the sweep.
Jacarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Matrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacarson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacarson stays in close to Matrix's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matrix controlling Jacarson's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Jacarson.
Jacarson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Matrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacarson to the ground. Matrix is now in Jacarson's guard.
Jacarson is trying to keep Matrix in close.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacarson trying to keep a closed guard but Matrix is proving a slippery customer.
Matrix throws a big elbow that misses.
Matrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacarson looking to control.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matrix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacarson trying to control the position.
Matrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacarson is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
Matrix passes Jacarson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacarson moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Jacarson keeps moving.
Matrix passes Jacarson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Matrix shoots in and drives through. Jacarson sprawls well.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacarson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Matrix counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Matrix is fighting to break Jacarson's control of his arms but Jacarson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Jacarson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacarson is pulling down on Matrix's head. It's preventing any offense from Matrix, at least for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacarson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matrix.
Matrix looks for a takedown but Jacarson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacarson tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix dodges the punch combination from Jacarson.
Jacarson misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony Jacarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix looks to throw the jab but Jacarson is out of range.
Matrix cracks Jacarson with a good jab.
Jacarson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacarson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matrix throws out a leg kick but Jacarson moves out of range and Matrix only half commits.
Jacarson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Matrix misses.
Jacarson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacarson misses with a head kick.
Jacarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Jacarson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacarson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Jacarson.
Matrix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacarson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Matrix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controlling the action here.
Matrix prevents Jacarson from improving his position.
Well, if Matrix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
John Matrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacarson is looking for a sweep. Matrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matrix not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

John Matrix has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacarson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacarson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matrix.
Matrix lands a front kick.
Jacarson walks into a stiff left hand from Matrix.
Anthony Jacarson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacarson tries to work over Matrix's front leg with a kick but Matrix checks it.
Jacarson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacarson walks into a straight right hand from Matrix.
Jacarson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacarson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Jacarson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matrix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
John Matrix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.