PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Matheus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Matheus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rusev Hungary's chin.

Hungary
vs
Matheus

194 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Matheus!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matheus needs to keep his hands up - Hungary had a free shot at his head there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Matheus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matheus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hungary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matheus.
Hungary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matheus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hungary tries to counter with a takedown but Matheus is quick to defend against it.
Hungary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matheus throws a hook to the side of Hungary's head but Hungary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hungary lands with an overhand left.
Matheus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hungary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matheus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hungary counters with a nice uppercut.
Matheus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matheus misses with a wild combination.
Matheus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hungary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Matheus does no damage.
Matheus looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hungary.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hungary.
Hungary lands a jab-cross combination.
Matheus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hungary scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Matheus misses.
Hungary scores with a jab to the head.
Matheus is looking to clinch but Hungary is avoiding it.
Hungary scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matheus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hungary.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hungary throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matheus on the side of the head.
Matheus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hungary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jose Matheus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matheus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hungary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hungary.
Hungary is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hungary takes the fight into the clinch.
Hungary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hungary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hungary scores with a nice right hand.
Matheus swings widly with a right hand
and Hungary counters with a straight right hand.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
Hungary clobbers Matheus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matheus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
And Matheus tries to counter it with a takedown but Hungary pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Matheus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matheus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matheus misses with a wild combination.
Matheus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hungary counters with a series of strikes. Matheus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matheus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hungary with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matheus wants to clinch but Hungary slips to the side
and Hungary counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hungary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hungary. Those never looked like landing.
Hungary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matheus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hungary defends it well.
Hungary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matheus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matheus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hungary.
Matheus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hungary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matheus looks to land a combination but Hungary avoids it well.
Hungary throws a big counter combination but Matheus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matheus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Hungary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Matheus breaks from the clinch.
Matheus wants to clinch up but Hungary keeps it at a distance.
Matheus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Hungary.
Hungary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matheus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hungary somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Matheus does no damage.
Matheus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hungary uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Hungary.
Matheus blocks a leg kick.
Matheus throws a counter combo.
Matheus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hungary. That snapped Matheus's head back.
Jose Matheus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hungary slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matheus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matheus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matheus darts in trying to clinch
and Hungary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusev Hungary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matheus misses with a series of wild punches.
Hungary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hungary throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matheus on the side of the head.
Matheus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hungary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matheus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matheus throws a right and a left that Hungary avoids nicely.
Hungary is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hungary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hungary clinches up with Matheus and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Matheus.
Matheus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matheus tries to stall but Hungary uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hungary has had enough of the clinch but Matheus keeps him there for the moment.
Matheus is breathing heavily.
Matheus is trying to force a seperation but Hungary has the dominant position.
Matheus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hungary's efforts to push away.

Matheus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary lands with a straight right. Matheus didn't see that one coming.
Hungary lands a two punch combo.
Hungary fails to land with a series of punches.
Hungary misses with a takedown attempt - Matheus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matheus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matheus misses with a combination
and Hungary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hungary thuds his right hand into Matheus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matheus looks to land a combination but Hungary avoids it well.

Hungary fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matheus, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Hungary looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hungary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matheus can do to turn this around?
Matheus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hungary prevents Matheus from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungary wants to get back to striking at distance but Matheus won't allow it.
Hungary wants to get back to striking at distance but Matheus won't allow it.
Matheus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hungary has double underhooks.
Hungary has Matheus pressed against the cage, preventing Matheus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hungary keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matheus's efforts to push away.
Hungary is trying to force a seperation but Matheus has the dominant position.
Matheus has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Hungary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hungary prevents Matheus from breaking the clinch.
Matheus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Hungary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matheus has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matheus wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matheus keeps control of Hungary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hungary is trying to break the clinch but Matheus is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Hungary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matheus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hungary working hard to break the clinch.
Matheus tries to break the clinch but Hungary is controlling the position.
Matheus working hard to break the clinch.
Hungary working hard to break the clinch.
Hungary is trying to force a seperation but Matheus has the dominant position.
Matheus tries to circle away but Hungary has him pinned against the cage.
Hungary taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hungary working hard to break the clinch.
Matheus prevents Hungary from breaking the clinch.

That's four 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.
Matheus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matheus taking a breather.
Hungary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Hungary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hungary has had enough of the clinch but Matheus keeps him there for the moment.
Matheus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hungary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hungary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matheus misses with a combination

and Hungary counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matheus wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hungary wants to get back to striking at distance but Matheus won't allow it.

Matheus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matheus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Hungary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusev Hungary dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Matheus misses.
Matheus throws a series of punches but Hungary avoids them all with ease.
Hungary defending well as Matheus loads up on a big left hand.

Hungary moves into the clinch.
Matheus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hungary's efforts to push away.
Hungary tries to circle away but Matheus has him pinned against the cage.
Hungary can't break the clinch.

Hungary manages to break the clinch.
Hungary lands a jab to the nose.
Matheus misses with a double jab
and Hungary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungary scores with a sloppy right hand. Matheus should have avoided that one.
Matheus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hungary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matheus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matheus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Hungary as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matheus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hungary circles away quickly and effectively.
Hungary tests Matheus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hungary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hungary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hungary scores with a jab. Matheus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matheus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matheus wants it to stay on the feet.
Matheus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hungary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hungary swats away the attempt to clinch by Matheus.
Matheus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hungary.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Hungary.
Hungary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matheus's head.
Hungary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matheus misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Hungary.
Matheus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hungary connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Hungary does it's job there.
Hungary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matheus.
Hungary throws a combination. Matheus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hungary lands with an overhand left.
Rusev Hungary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matheus walks into a straight right hand from Hungary.
Good exchange - Hungary coming out on top.
Hungary throws a combination. Matheus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matheus misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Hungary.
Hungary shoots in and drives through. Matheus sprawls well.
Hungary lands with an uppercut that bounces Matheus off the cage and back into range.
Rusev Hungary is winning the standup battle so far.
Hungary bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matheus misses with a combination
and Hungary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hungary looks to land a combination. Matheus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matheus lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matheus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hungary.
Matheus swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungary shoots in looking for a takedown. Matheus tries to sprawl out of it but Hungary keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matheus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusev Hungary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Matheus both land. Nice combination.
Hungary scores with a one two! Matheus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hungary moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hungary is working the combinations to good effect here.

Hungary gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Matheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hungary works over Matheus's head and body with a nice combination.
Matheus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hungary.
Jose Matheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matheus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hungary misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rusev Hungary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hungary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusev Hungary!