PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ojciec Mateusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Wad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wad
vs
Mateusz

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
230 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Wad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ojciec Mateusz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mateusz shoots and misses
and Wad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mateusz.
An attempted straight right counter from Wad misses the target.
A right hand to the body from Wad.
Mateusz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mateusz wants a takedown but no success here.
Dick Wad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ojciec Mateusz.
Wad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mateusz looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mateusz working hard to break the clinch.
Wad pushes Mateusz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wad prevents Mateusz from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mateusz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wad lands a body shot.
Wad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wad lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Wad.
A right hand to the body from Wad.
Wad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mateusz backwards.
Wad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mateusz up against the cage.

Wad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dick Wad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wad throws a poor cross that misses
and Mateusz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mateusz.
Wad is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Wad.
Wad missing with a left hand there. Mateusz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mateusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wad is just out of range.
Wad appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Wad.
Wad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mateusz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wad moves out of range of the body kick.
Wad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mateusz.
An attempted straight right counter from Wad misses the target.

Mateusz moves into the clinch.
Mateusz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mateusz fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Wad manages to break the clinch.
Mateusz misses with a body kick.
Mateusz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wad pinned against the cage. Wad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Wad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wad tries to work over Mateusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mateuszs head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mateusz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mateusz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Wad.
Wad tries a body shot but Mateusz blocks it.
Wad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Wad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wad moves into the clinch.
Wad digs a right hand underneath Mateusz's ribcage. Mateusz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wad lands a body punch.
Wad is working Mateusz over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Wad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice defenses there by Mateusz.
Wad misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Wad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mateusz.
Wad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Mateusz forces Wad back against the cage and clinches.
Mateusz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wad.
Wad ducks under a wild hook from Mateusz.
Wad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wad tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mateusz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wad's guard.
Mateusz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad keeping moving, preventing Mateusz from controlling successfully.
Wad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mateusz can do to turn this around?
Wad controlling Mateusz's posture.

Mateusz stands and steps away. Wad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mateusz rushes Wad and presses him up against the cage.
Mateusz is trying to pull guard but Wad has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wad.
Mateusz jumps guard but Wad stands there with Mateusz around his waist. Mateusz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dick Wad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ojciec Mateusz.
Mateusz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wad throws an elbow but it misses.
Mateusz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wad smiles and moves away.
Mateusz fails with the takedown.

Mateusz closes the distance and pushes Wad back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mateusz backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mateusz.
A body shot lands from Wad.
A right hand to the body from Wad.
Wad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mateusz moves into the clinch.
Wad lands with a right to the head.
Wad lands with a left to the head.
Mateusz tries to circle away but Wad has him pinned against the cage.
Mateusz trying to stall but Wad improves his position.
Wad misses with an elbow strike.
Mateusz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ojciec Mateusz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wad.
Wad throws a jab when Mateusz was well out of range.
A slow jab from Wad misses its intended target.

Mateusz clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mateusz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wad is defending well.
A short right from Wad.
Wad scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Mateusz is rocked!
Mateusz is trying to pull guard but Wad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mateusz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wad finish him?
A right hand to the body from Wad.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wad.
Wad lands a nice shot to the body.
Wad dips a shoulder and cracks Mateusz with a mighty uppercut! Mateusz falls back against the cage and Wad unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mateusz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wad screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Wad!