PBP Commentary

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

Rock
vs
Matrix

185 cm
22
199 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

187 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matrix.
Matrix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matrix swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Matrix throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matrix clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matrix tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matrix.
Matrix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matrix lands with an overhand left.

Rock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Rock tries to stand but Matrix controls the position and pulls Rock into his guard.
Matrix controlling Rock's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock wants to stand but Matrix is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matrix trying to control the position here.
Rock stopping the sweep attempt from Matrix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock wanted to stand there but Matrix had control of the position.
Rock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix controls Rock momentarily but Rock frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matrix controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matrix throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
Rock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matrix throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Matrix finds it's target.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock walks into a left hand.
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix connects with a looping right hand.
Matrix motions for Rock to come forward. Matrix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
Rock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matrix.
Matrix connects with an inside leg kick.
Matrix misses with a straight left.
Rock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rock lunges at Matrix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matrix's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A decent looking body kick lands there for Matrix.
Matrix swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Matrix connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock looks to land a combination but Matrix avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matrix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rock's head backwards.
That kick from Matrix tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock works over Matrix's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matrix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matrix manages to avoid it.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock tries to bum rush Matrix with a series of wild strikes but Matrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matrix digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Matrix sizes up Rock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Matrix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Matrix.
Rock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matrix cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matrix forces Rock back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Matrix on the inside.

Matrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matrix. That's going to slow Rock down.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matrix is looking to land body kicks.
Matrix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matrix. That's going to slow Rock down.
Matrix scores with a jab. Rock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matrix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Matrix. That snapped Rock's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matrix feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Matrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matrix.
Good shot there by Matrix.
Rock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matrix throws a leg kick which misses Rock's front leg but catches the back leg as Rock tries to avoid it.
Rock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matrix misses with a jab to the body
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Matrix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matrix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses with a kick to the body.
Micky Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matrix.
Matrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Matrix scores with a spinning back kick!
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Matrix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matrix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matrix scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Matrix.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matrix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matrix throws out the jab.
Matrix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
Matrix tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
Matrix walks into a jab.
Matrix lands with a cross.
Matrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rock throws a hook but Matrix blocks it.
Matrix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matrix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rock misses with a right hand
and Matrix counters with a straight right hand.
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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matrix lands with a good body shot.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matrix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matrix fakes the leg kick and cracks Rock in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix throws a lazy body kick
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matrix lands with a good body shot.
Matrix misses with a looping left.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matrix throws a big counter head kick but Rock avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Matrix finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Matrix!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matrix pushes Rock away with a front kick.
Matrix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rock's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Matrix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matrix scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick from Matrix lands but Rock takes it in his stride.
Matrix thuds his shin into the meat of Rock's side.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix lands with a good body shot.
Matrix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matrix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matrix counters with a nice uppercut.

Rock is rocked!
Matrix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Rock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matrix feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Rock seems to have got his legs back now.
Rock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matrix finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock's head.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matrix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matrix connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Crunch! Matrix slams his shin into Rock's torso.
Matrix ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matrix lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matrix throws out the jab.
Matrix cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs.
Matrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matrix jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock misses with a combination

and Matrix counters by moving into the clinch.
Matrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is leaning against Matrix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Micky Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rock throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matrix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.