PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 525 p4p, 73 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 1474 p4p, 180 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matusov
vs
Rodrigez

190 cm
22
175 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

188 cm
30
173 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
And Rodrigez tries to counter it with a takedown but Matusov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov dives in and grabs Rodrigez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodrigez tries to sprawl but Matusov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Matusov is working for an americana but Rodrigez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matusov was thinking about the submission.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.

Matusov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodrigez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodrigez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodrigez!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Matusov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!

Rodrigez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matusov.
Rodrigez looking to control the position.

Matusov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodrigez staying busy and making it hard for Matusov to control.
Rodrigez tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Matusov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodrigez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodrigez for a finish.
Rodrigez tries to roll but Matusov sticks to his back.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matusov keeps control of the position easily here as Rodrigez tries to buck him off.

Matusov working for a choke but Rodrigez is defending well.
Rodrigez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matusov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Rodrigez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Rodrigez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Matusov gets his way!

Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Rodrigez is defending it well.

Matusov is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodrigez is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is looking to control Rodrigez but Rodrigez is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Matusov looking for the choke from the back.

Matusov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rodrigez is defending well though. Matusov let's go of the attempt for now.

Rodrigez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Matusov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusov is retaining full guard.

Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matusov keeping full guard, as Rodrigez tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's time! Matusov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matusov tries for a takedown but Rodrigez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Rodrigez.

Rodrigez tries to sprawl but Matusov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigez defends it.
Rodrigez is trying to stand back up but Matusov is controlling him
Rodrigez tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Rodrigez is having none of it.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Rodrigez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov controlling the action here.

Matusov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rodrigez as he works his way to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Matusov stands and throws Rodrigez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Rodrigez blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov moves into full mount!

Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodrigez turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Rodrigez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigez wants to stand but Matusov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Rodrigez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez looking to sit in guard and control but Matusov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Matusov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Matusov forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to get back to full guard.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matusov is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending well.

Matusov is working for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending it quite comfortably.

Matusov is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigez is trying to stand back up but Matusov is controlling him

Rodrigez is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodrigez is not content to let Matusov control the position.

Matusov is working for an americana but Rodrigez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Matusov was thinking about the submission.
Rodrigez wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Matusov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov pushing down on Rodrigez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov 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!

Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matusov showed some decent athleticism there.
Matusov is trying to control. Rodrigez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boris Matusov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.
Matusov passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigez is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matusov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodrigez turns into him and now he's in Matusov's guard.
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matusov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigez stands and throws Matusov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov prevents Rodrigez from improving position.
Matusov is trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov wants to control but Rodrigez postures up.
Rodrigez trying to control the position but Matusov is working away.

Rodrigez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matusov to his feet.
Matusov dives in and grabs Rodrigez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.

Rodrigez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Matusov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rodrigez decides to stand back up.
Rodrigez misses the jab.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Rodrigez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigez continues to drive forward.
Rodrigez with the counter takedown but Matusov avoids it easily.
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigez, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Rodrigez against the cage but Rodrigez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matusov prevents Rodrigez from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Rodrigez is keeping the position.
Rodrigez wants to sweep but no luck.

Rodrigez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matusov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodrigez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matusov pulls guard effortlessly.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Matusov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigez is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanuel Rodrigez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matusov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Matusov!
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.