PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Matisson (ranked 7565 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Smirnoff (ranked 24305 p4p, 825 weight class). Vladimir Smirnoff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Matisson
vs
Smirnoff

190 cm
19
228 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
235 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joakim Matisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff lands a right hook to the body.
Smirnoff looks to land a combination but Matisson avoids it well.

Smirnoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matisson's guard.
Matisson is wriggling around but Smirnoff manages to pass to half guard.

Smirnoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matisson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smirnoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matisson trying to hold on to Smirnoff's head to control him but Smirnoff postures up.
Smirnoff thows a huge punch but Matisson dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matisson is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Smirnoff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnoff thows a huge punch but Matisson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matisson tries to roll over but Smirnoff keeps him under control.
Smirnoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smirnoff working Matisson over with strikes.
Smirnoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matisson is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matisson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smirnoff working Matisson over with strikes.
Matisson wants to get back to full guard.
Matisson is trying to control but Smirnoff manages to pass to mount!
Smirnoff postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Matisson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Matisson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff!