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QFC Tournament 151 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matusow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Matusow!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt
and Matusow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matusow trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Matusow might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matusow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Matusow controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Matusow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ward tries for a takedown but Matusow circles away easily
and Matusow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matusow trying to control the pace.
Matusow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matusow stalling.
Matusow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusow controlling the action here.
Matusow is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusow to get the leverage.
Matusow wants to pass the guard but Ward is defending well.
Matusow is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusow to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matusow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matusow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Matusow stays in close to Ward's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike Matusow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Matusow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ward 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Matusow.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Matusow counters with a single leg into guard. Ward didn't expect that.
Ward is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matusow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matusow dominated that round.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matusow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ward's guard now.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matusow is looking to pass into half guard but Ward pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ward is in guard.
Matusow looking for a sweep. Not yet Matusow, not yet.
Matusow pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
Matusow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ward works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matusow is controlling Ward's trapped leg to prevent Ward from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Matusow is defending well.
Matusow is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Matusow.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Matusow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matusow stalling.
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Matusow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Matusow seems content to control.
Matusow is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now.
Matusow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Matusow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Matusow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ward's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusow content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Matusow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matusow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matusow is controlling the pace.
Matusow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusow controlling his opponent.
Ward really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matusow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matusow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ward with a poor takedown
and Matusow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matusow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matusow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Matusow.
Ward with a poor takedown
and Matusow counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusow controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Matusow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Matusow counters with a shoot takedown. Ward fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusow tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Peter Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matusow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matusow has Ward in his guard.
Matusow has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matusow wants to sweep but no luck.
Matusow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matusow wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Mike Matusow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matusow works his way into side control.
Matusow controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matusow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matusow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Mike Matusow!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Mike Matusow!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Mike Matusow!
Mike Matusow wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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