PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between vinc pumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Glenn Matthews is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

pumma
vs
Matthews

189 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
233 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, vinc pumma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Matthews!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pumma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews tries to clinch but pumma is having none of it.
pumma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by pumma.

pumma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
pumma wants to free his trapped foot but Matthews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
pumma wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Ground and pound from pumma.
pumma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
pumma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

It looks like Glenn Matthews has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
pumma is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. pumma lands a nice short elbow.
pumma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

pumma is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from pumma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
pumma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
pumma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
pumma works his foot free and advances to mount.
pumma tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
pumma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pumma scoring with strikes but Matthews is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, pumma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
pumma working Matthews over with strikes here.
pumma content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by pumma.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthews can do anything to dispel that myth.
pumma landing punches.
pumma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
BOOM! pumma connects with a massive shot to the dome!
pumma scoring with strikes but Matthews is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by pumma.
pumma with shots to the head and body - Matthews looks very uncomfortable down there.
pumma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
pumma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, pumma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
pumma lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pumma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matthews looks a forlorn figure.
pumma with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vinc pumma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Matthews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Matthews gets caught flat footed, as pumma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
pumma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
pumma landing with the ground and pound.
pumma stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.

pumma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
pumma working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

pumma stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crunch! Matthews slams his shin into pumma's torso.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but pumma pushes him off.
Matthews throws a head kick but pumma moves out of range.
pumma avoids a punch combination nicely.
pumma swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.

pumma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. pumma showed some decent athleticism there.
pumma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
pumma is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
pumma prevents Matthews from standing back up.

pumma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
pumma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pumma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
pumma works his way into full mount!

pumma is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matthews has managed to escape the submission attempt.
pumma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matthews hang on?
pumma wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matthews taking shots to the head.
Matthews is working to get back to half guard.
pumma avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Matthews might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control pumma kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
pumma unloading with bombs!
pumma lands a big elbow.
pumma with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vinc pumma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Matthews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Matthews is looking to clinch but pumma is avoiding it.
Matthews is looking to clinch but pumma is avoiding it.
pumma throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.

pumma shoots in and bounces Matthews off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
pumma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
pumma pushes down on Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matthews wants to improve his position but pumma is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

pumma is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
pumma throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
pumma working over Matthews with some ground and pound. Matthews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
pumma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
pumma wants to pass the guard but Matthews is defending well.
pumma uses his free foot to push down on Matthews's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matthews.
vinc pumma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two 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.
Matthews gets back to half guard.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from pumma.
pumma trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Well, if pumma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with pumma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from pumma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
pumma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from pumma.
Well, if pumma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
pumma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
pumma is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
pumma throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
pumma trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but pumma seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but pumma paws at him with a jab and circles away.

pumma clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through pumma's defenses.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glenn Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
pumma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
pumma defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
pumma keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews wants to clinch up but pumma keeps it at a distance.
vinc pumma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Matthews misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
vinc pumma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for pumma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... vinc pumma!