PBP Commentary

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

Magnum
vs
Matrix

180 cm
26
200 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

187 cm
20
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
Magnum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matrix lands with a cross.
Matrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Matrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matrix. Matrix obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Matrix there.
Matrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magnum slips a jab and a cross from Matrix.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matrix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix lunges at Magnum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnum's hand.
Matrix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magnum.
Matrix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matrix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magnum.
Matrix throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Matrix. Beautiful body shot.
Magnum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matrix tries to avoid it but Magnum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matrix to the ground. Matrix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum needs to keep his hands up - Matrix had a free shot at his head there.
Magnum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrix cracks Magnum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matrix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magnum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good shot there by Matrix.
Matrix with a nice cross.

Magnum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matrix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
Magnum won't allow Matrix to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Matrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnum's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix wants to stand but Magnum is controlling his posture from full guard.

Magnum has his foot on Matrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matrix works his way back into a safe position though.
Matrix wants to stand but Magnum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matrix working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Matrix trying to control but Magnum is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magnum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magnum drops his hands momentarily and Matrix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magnum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matrix. Matrix obviously looking to wear him down.
Matrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magnum takes one on the button.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnum shoots in and drives through. Matrix sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Matrix - just one landing.
Magnum takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Matrix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Matrix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnum doesn't seem phased though.
Matrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Matrix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magnum shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magnum's sensitive parts.
Magnum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matrix.
Matrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magnum's hands.
Magnum throws a right hand that misses
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matrix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magnum back to the cage. Matrix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnum tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range.
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matrix lands a right hook to the body.
Matrix connects with a looping right hand.
Matrix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magnum back to the cage. Matrix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Magnum is rocked!
Matrix scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Magnum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magnum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnum seems to have got his legs back now.
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magnum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matrix counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice cross by Matrix.
Magnum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matrix counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matrix lands a big right hand that sends Magnum crashing to the mat! Matrix stays standing though and waves Magnum back to his feet!
Matrix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magnum's sensitive parts.
Magnum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matrix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix throws a leg kick which misses Magnum's front leg but catches the back leg as Magnum tries to avoid it.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magnum. That did some damage!
Magnum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid body kick from Matrix.
Magnum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magnum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matrix cracks the inside of Magnum's front leg.
Magnum tries to clinch there but Matrix circles away.
Very Magnum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matrix.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnum misses with a takedown
and Matrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magnum's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Magnum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Magnum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matrix lands a body shot.
Matrix tests Magnum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnum has his takedown stuffed
and Magnum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matrix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magnum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnum has his takedown stuffed
and Matrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magnum shoots in but Matrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix scores with a jab to the head.
Matrix lands a nice shot that snaps Magnum's head back.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matrix cracks Magnum with a hook to the temple - Magnum is on wobbly legs here! Matrix swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Magnum falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Matrix wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Matrix!
A very excited looking John Matrix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.