PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zarius Matzischin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kingston
vs
Matzischin

190 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zarius Matzischin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matzischin as he jumps to the side.
Matzischin thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Kingston with that takedown attempt.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws the left hand but Matzischin avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matzischin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matzischin keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Matzischin. That snapped Kingston's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston.
Kingston slips a jab from Matzischin.
Zarius Matzischin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Matzischin does no damage.
Matzischin throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matzischin swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kingston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kingston won't allow Matzischin to sweep him here.
Matzischin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matzischin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Matzischin is concentrating on defense, preventing Kingston from advancing position.
Kingston is tying to control. Matzischin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matzischin wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Matzischin is defending well.
Matzischin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingston.
Matzischin moves into full guard.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Matzischin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston trying to control but Matzischin is working from the bottom.
Matzischin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matzischin scores with the left hand. Kingston knows he should have avoided that one.
Matzischin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matzischin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matzischin punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch.
Kingston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin misses with a series of wild punches.
Matzischin jabs Kingston right on the nose. Kingston blinks but takes it well.
Matzischin drops Kingston with a left and a right! Oh, Kingston is hurt - Matzischin dives into side control looking to finish!
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Kingston is not content to let Matzischin control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kingston shoots in for a double leg but Matzischin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matzischin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matzischin.
Matzischin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matzischin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zarius Matzischin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matzischin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matzischin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matzischin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Matzischin dances in with a quick combination. Kingston is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Matzischin snaps Kingston's head back. Kingston stumbles backwards against the cage. Matzischin steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kingston's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kingston just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zarius Matzischin!