PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pheu Pheu
vs
Matsu

184 cm
30
207 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

198 cm
31
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pheu Pheu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pheu Pheu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook to the side of Matsu's head but Matsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pheu Pheu looks to land a left hand but Matsu moved out of range nicely.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pheu Pheu was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsu.
Pheu Pheu lands a really nice looking cross but Matsu seems unphased.

It looks like Hatsu Matsu has been cut.

Pheu Pheu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsu was covering up waiting for the punch and Pheu Pheu finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Matsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pheu Pheu is one step ahead there.

Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pheu Pheu defends well.
Pheu Pheu postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Matsu is looking for a triangle but Pheu Pheu pushes his legs off easily.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Pheu Pheu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pheu Pheu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matsu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pheu Pheu is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes from guard but Matsu blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu keeping full guard, as Pheu Pheu tries to pass.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Pheu Pheu postures up.
Matsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pheu Pheu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pheu Pheu postures up in Matsu's guard and throws a big left but Matsu blocks it.
Matsu wants to stand but Pheu Pheu is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working a defensive guard here.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Matsu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pheu Pheu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pheu Pheu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pheu Pheu is refusing to be controlled, as Matsu sits in half guard.
Pheu Pheu tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
Matsu is trying to control. Pheu Pheu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pheu Pheu is trying to get back to full guard.

Pheu Pheu looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
Matsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsu trying to advance position but Pheu Pheu counters by regaining guard.
Matsu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pheu Pheu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.
Matsu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pheu Pheu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hatsu Matsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Matsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pheu Pheu.
Matsu needs to keep his hands up - Pheu Pheu had a free shot at his head there.
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pheu Pheu takes a swing at Matsu's ribcage but misses.
Matsu misses with an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Matsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pheu Pheu sprawls well initially but Matsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsu is just content to waste time from the top position. Pheu Pheu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheu Pheu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu won't allow Pheu Pheu to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pheu Pheu is retaining full guard.
Matsu throwing strikes from guard but Pheu Pheu blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pheu Pheu, not yet.
Pheu Pheu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pheu Pheu 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.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pheu Pheu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pheu Pheu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsu has passed into side control.
Pheu Pheu tries to bench press Matsu off him but Matsu keeps the position.
Matsu working the body and head with strikes.
Pheu Pheu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsu passes to full mount!
Pheu Pheu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pheu Pheu tries to lock up and control but Matsu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsu lands a big elbow.
Matsu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pheu Pheu looks a forlorn figure.
Pheu Pheu is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu unloading with bombs!
Pheu Pheu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pheu Pheu gets back to half guard.
Matsu prevents Pheu Pheu from improving his position.
Matsu is keen to just control but Pheu Pheu is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Matsu.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matsu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pheu Pheu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pheu Pheu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pheu Pheu working for a triangle but Matsu defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Pheu Pheu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pheu Pheu's head.
Matsu passes Pheu Pheu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsu trying to control the action but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu trying to control from the bottom.
Hatsu Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pheu Pheu manages to get to full guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheu Pheu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hatsu Matsu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Matsu slips a straight right by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsu's head backwards.
A shot to the liver by Pheu Pheu. Beautiful body shot.
Matsu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsu manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu tries to work over Matsu's front leg with a kick but Matsu checks it.
Matsu takes one on the button.
Pheu Pheu misses the shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsu moves away.
Pheu Pheu closes the distance and clinches up with Matsu, looking for a takedown. Pheu Pheu pushes Matsu against the cage but Matsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Pheu Pheu does it's job there.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range as Matsu strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pheu Pheu feints and then cracks Matsu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsu down.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pheu Pheu throws the kick towards the body but Matsu avoids it.
Matsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsu throws a hook but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
Pheu Pheu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pheu Pheu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pheu Pheu throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to clinch there but Matsu circles away.
Pheu Pheu cracks Matsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a jab when Matsu was well out of range.

Pheu Pheu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matsu to the ground. Pheu Pheu is now in Matsu's 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!
Pheu Pheu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pheu Pheu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Pheu Pheu controlling him for the moment.

Matsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsu pulls Pheu Pheu in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsu looking to control.
Pheu Pheu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsu, not yet.
Matsu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pheu Pheu controls the pace.
Matsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pheu Pheu lands with a straight right. Matsu didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsu ducks under a wild hook from Pheu Pheu.
Matsu misses with an uppercut. Pheu Pheu saw that one coming.
Pheu Pheu cracks Matsu with an open hand slap.
Pheu Pheu missing with a left hand there. Matsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsu tries to bum rush Pheu Pheu with a series of wild strikes but Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Pheu Pheu misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pheu Pheu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaka Pheu Pheu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaka Pheu Pheu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.