PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Change. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matazz
vs
Head

188 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Bushido Clothing
Demonic Drugs (New 155 product on Jan 4th)

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matazz avoids a punch combination nicely.

Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matazz can't do much from the bottom here.
Matazz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Head tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matazz controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matazz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matazz wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Matazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Head stopping the sweep attempt from Matazz.
Head throws a big right hand that misses.
Matazz striking off his back but it's not causing Head any problems.
Matazz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Head catches Matazz right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut.
Head buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Head!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matazz swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matazz.
Head takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses.
Matazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matazz.
Head misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely.
Head takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matazz is looking to clinch.
Matazz stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head looks gassed!
Head looks to land a combination but Matazz avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Matazz's corner calls for a 1-2. Matazz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Head misses with an uppercut. Matazz saw that one coming.

Matazz forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but Matazz won't allow it.
Matazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Matazz crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Matazz landing knees to the body.
Matazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matazz.
Matazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matazz is pressed up against the cage. Head has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matazz down to the mat. Matazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raz Matazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.

Head scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matazz wants to get back to full guard.
Head wants to stand up but Matazz is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is tying to control. Matazz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matazz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Head's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Head's back!
Matazz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Matazz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matazz has Head flattened out and is raining down punches.
Matazz connects with a big shot to the side of Head's head.
Matazz is working the ground and pound. Can Head escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Matazz scores with punches and elbows.
Head is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matazz is working the ground and pound. Can Head escape?
Head is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz scores with punches and elbows.
Head looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matazz.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Matazz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Matazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Head trying to control the action but Matazz just sinks the hooks in.
Matazz lands shots from the back.
Matazz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Matazz is trying to stick to Head's back but Head is turning into Matazz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Matazz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Head stands up and waves to Matazz to follow him.
Matazz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raz Matazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Matazz moves into the clinch.
Matazz lands a damaging elbow.
Matazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Head blocks it with crossed arms.
Matazz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Head.
Matazz landing knees to the head.
Head wants to break free but Matazz has control.
Matazz lands an elbow just above Head 's eye.
Head tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matazz smiles and moves away.

Matazz moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Matazz.
Matazz lands a knee to the body.
Matazz landing knees to the head.
Matazz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Head's defenses.
Matazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matazz lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Matazz crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Head is trying to break free.
Matazz scores with a knee to the head.
Matazz misses with an elbow over the top.

Matazz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matazz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Head looking to pass the guard.
Head won't allow Matazz to sweep him here.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Head tries to stand but Matazz is controlling from the bottom.

Matazz looking for a guillotine here but Head defends easily.
Matazz wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz is trying to keep Head in close.
Head stopping the sweep attempt from Matazz.
Matazz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard.
Matazz won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
Matazz cracks Head with a solid left hand.
Matazz trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Matazz postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matazz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matazz scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matazz is controlling him.
Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Head is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matazz is controlling him.
Matazz trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Head wants to clinch.
Head throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matazz's waist but Matazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Head off to one side.
Raz Matazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.
Matazz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matazz scores with a shot to the body.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Head crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matazz - the referee stops the clock and Head gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matazz. Head manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Head crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matazz - the referee stops the clock and Head gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matazz. Head manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matazz. Head shrugs it off though.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.
Matazz tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Matazz cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Matazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Matazz lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Matazz which made him look bad.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matazz.
Matazz misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Matazz as he checks the leg kick.

Head rushes Matazz and presses him up against the cage.
Matazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matazz looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raz Matazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Head looks to clinch
and Matazz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matazz lands a nice looking body kick.
Matazz pushes Head away with a front kick.
Head tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matazz swivels and escapes.
Matazz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matazz, right into the meat.
Matazz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matazz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Matazz.
Matazz throws a front kick that sends Head stumbling back into the cage.
Head swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matazz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.
Matazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Matazz circles away.
Matazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matazz sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matazz tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Matazz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matazz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Matazz.
Head lands a two punch combo.
Head tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matazz swivels and escapes.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raz Matazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Head.
Matazz throws a head kick that half lands.
Head fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Matazz. No joy for Head on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Matazz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matazz.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
Matazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matazz lands a front kick.
Matazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matazz.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Matazz tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matazz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Head has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matazz.
Head walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matazz.
A jab from Matazz finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Raz Matazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Head takes one on the button.
Matazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Matazz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Matazz which made him look bad.
Head on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matazz. Matazz obviously looking to wear him down.
Matazz looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head misses with a body kick.
Matazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raz Matazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Matazz moves into range and clinches up with Head.
Head changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matazz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Head crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matazz - the referee stops the clock and Head gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matazz. Head manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.

Matazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Head, pushing him back against the cage.
Head wants to break free but Matazz has control.
Matazz scores a nice knee to the body.
Matazz crunches a lovely knee into Head's ribcage.
Matazz lands an elbow that stopped Head in his tracks for a moment.
Matazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Head takes a knee right on the jaw!
Head is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matazz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matazz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Matazz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head is trying to drag Matazz to the mat but Matazz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matazz with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raz Matazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matazz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raz Matazz!