PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Matic
vs
Mooseheads

166 cm
29
146 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

150 cm
36
147 lbs
28 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 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 28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mooseheads.
Matic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mooseheads manages to avoid it.
Matic lands the left hand.
Matic's corner calls for a 1-2. Matic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mooseheads shoots in but Matic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Mooseheads moves out of range easily.
Matic scores with a nice body kick.

Mooseheads scores with a takedown into Matic's guard.
Matic wants to get back to his feet but Mooseheads passes into half guard.
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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mooseheads trying to mount his opponent but Matic defends it.
Matic's coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Mooseheads is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking to stall here but Matic recovers full guard.
Mooseheads working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matic trying to strike off his back.
Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads is looking to pass into half guard but Matic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matic is in guard.

Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooseheads looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matic is one step ahead there.
Mooseheads controls Matic momentarily but Matic frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooseheads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mooseheads's guard.
Mooseheads is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matic throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
Matic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matic wants to control from the top but Mooseheads keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mooseheads is looking for a triangle but Matic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matic wants to pass the guard but Mooseheads is keeping the position.
Matic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Matic there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matic doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Mooseheads.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic with a nice cross.
Matic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mooseheads.
Matic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown but Matic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mooseheads shoots in but no luck this time.
Matic looks to land a combination. Mooseheads sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mooseheads drops his hands momentarily and Matic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matic lands with a nice body punch.
Mooseheads shoots in and drives through. Matic sprawls well.
Mooseheads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
As Mooseheads tries to get set, Matic tries to push him back and clinch up but Mooseheads manages to avoid the attempt.
Mooseheads tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Mooseheads ends up having to push Matic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mooseheads shoots in but no luck this time.
Mooseheads looks winded!
Matic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Matic there.
Matic takes a swing at Mooseheads's ribcage but misses.
And Mooseheads tries to counter it with a takedown but Matic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardijan Matic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Matic lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Mooseheads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mooseheads throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mooseheads is in Matic's guard.
Mooseheads won't allow Matic to sweep him here.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving.
Matic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mooseheads drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matic dives on top into guard.

Mooseheads looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooseheads is trying to control the position but Matic postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mooseheads throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matic uses it to pass to side control.
Matic staying calm.
Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matic is looking to take a break and control but Mooseheads is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mooseheads gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matic in particular looking to stall.
Matic tries to stand and escape but Mooseheads is controlling the position.
Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mooseheads can do to turn this around?
Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard but Matic has passed into side control.
Matic wants to control for a moment but Mooseheads uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic is taking a breather. Mooseheads says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mooseheads gets back to full guard.
Matic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matic stopping the sweep attempt from Mooseheads.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardijan Matic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mooseheads wants to sweep here but Matic controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matic connects with a high kick.
Mooseheads tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Mooseheads ends up having to push Matic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mooseheads is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mooseheads bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Mooseheads are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mooseheads has an Americana. Matic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mooseheads is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mooseheads hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Mooseheads!
A victorious Mac Mooseheads thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.