PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Matic
vs
Jay

166 cm
26
146 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

163 cm
25
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Sun-Tzu

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bee Jay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matic is working Jay over against the cage.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matic's elbow.
Matic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matic tries a knee to the head but Jay blocks it.
Matic is stalling here.
Jay prevents a body shot from Matic.
Matic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic has Jay pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Matic.
Matic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jay is defending well for now.
Matic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Matic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bee Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matic was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.

Jay clinches.
Matic blocks a body shot from Jay.
Matic is trying to break free.
Matic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jay tries to score a body lock takedown but Matic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Matic manages to break the clinch.

Matic moves into range and clinches up with Jay.

Matic manages to break the clinch.
Matic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
A quick step to the side and Matic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jay feints the counter takedown.
Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matic connects with a looping right hand.
Matic lands with a nice body kick.
Jay has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay tries to clinch but Matic moves out of range.
Jay connects with a body shot that sends Matic's belly button to the back.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matic sprawls well. Matic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jay gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay shoots and misses
and Matic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Matic leaves Jay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Matic's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matic lands with a good body shot.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but Matic is just out of range.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Matic has taken the fight to the clinch.

Matic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jay. Jay obviously looking to wear him down.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay throws out a leg kick but Matic moves out of range and Jay only half commits.
Matic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic throws a lazy head kick

and Jay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matic won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jay trying to control the action but Matic is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matic tries to bench press Jay off him but Jay keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardijan Matic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matic forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Matic lands with a right to the head.
Matic tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.

Matic breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.
Matic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay thumps Matic with a low kick.
Hardijan Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay throws a leg kick
and Matic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Matic scores with a leg kick.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Matic connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matic 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.
Jay tries to clinch but Matic moves out of range.
Matic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jay swings for the body but Matic moves out of range.

Matic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matic lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Matic fails to land.
Jay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matic fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Matic has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay takes a shot to the head.
Matic is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay has double underhooks.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jay.
Matic scores with a shot to the side of Jay's head.
Matic throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matic can't break the clinch.
Matic misses with a hook from the clinch.

Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Matic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matic manages to avoid it.
Jay is looking to clinch but Matic is avoiding it.
Matic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jay.
Jay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matic.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jay wants to clinch up but Matic keeps it at a distance.
Jay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Matic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matic.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay misses with a jab to the body
and Matic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hardijan Matic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay tried to score with a low kick but Matic checks it.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Matic misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bee Jay.
Matic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matic throws a nice looking combination but Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
Matic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay tries to counter with a clinch but Matic shakes him off and moves away.
Matic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matic throws a series of punches but Jay avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matic. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matic throws a nice head kick!
Matic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardijan Matic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Matic moves into range and clinches up with Jay.
Matic tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matic's efforts to push away.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Matic avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matic fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay lands a leg kick that knocks Matic off balance momentarily.
Matic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matic is looking to wear down Jay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jay punishes Matic's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
Jay jabs at Matic's body.

Matic rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jay up against the cage.
Matic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matic misses with a body punch.
Jay tries a body shot but Matic blocks it.
Matic is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Matic stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay scores with a hook to the body.
Jay keeps control of Matic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matic.
Matic effectively controlling the action here.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic lands a shot to the body.
Matic throws a knee to the head but misses.

Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matic lands a slapping body shot.
Matic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a shot to the body.
Matic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.

Matic has Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay avoiding damage as Matic throws knees to the body.
Matic lands with a left to the head.
Matic is leaning against Jay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardijan Matic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jay has Matic pressed against the cage, preventing Matic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matic has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Matic misses with a knee strike.
Jay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Matic.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position.
Jay blocks a body shot from Matic.

Matic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matic as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay swings for the body but Matic moves out of range.
Bee Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardijan Matic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matic scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hardijan Matic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardijan Matic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hardijan Matic made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.