PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Matthews (ranked 2927 p4p, 23093 weight class) and Veigar Kujawski (ranked 356 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Matthews
vs
Kujawski

180 cm
24
180
8 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
170
1 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Kujawski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kujawski throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.

Matthews moves into the clinch.

Kujawski has clasped his hands together around Matthews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kujawski tries to advance to mount but Matthews denies him.
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kujawski's best efforts.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard but Matthews defending well.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Matthews is not content to let Kujawski control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Kujawski is controlling well.
Matthews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matthews.

Kujawski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kujawski has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.

Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Kujawski has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage.
Kujawski is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.

Matthews is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Kujawski defends easily.
Kujawski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard.

Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kujawski is looking to pass Matthews's guard but actually Matthews recovers to full guard.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kujawski is aware though and is defending well.

Kujawski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matthews is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matthews has escaped and now he's on top!

Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kujawski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kujawski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kujawski has escaped and now he's on top!

Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Kujawski defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kujawski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kujawski looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Kujawski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kujawski manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Kujawski's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kujawski scores with a punch to the head.
Kujawski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kujawski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matthews somewhat.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Kujawski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Matthews. 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.
Kujawski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Kujawski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kujawski punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kujawski jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
Veigar Kujawski seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.
Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kujawski to see if he's OK.
Kujawski struggling a bit here.
Kujawski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Matthews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kujawski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matthews but great work by Kujawski.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kujawski's best efforts.

Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kujawski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski passes to full mount!
Kujawski wants to control the pace but Matthews is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews regains half guard.

Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage.
Kujawski is pressing down on Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matthews is holding on for now.

Kujawski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kujawski.

Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kujawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.

Kujawski is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews tries to get to full guard but Kujawski has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veigar Kujawski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kujawski throws out the jab.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Kujawski's shoulder, as Kujawski tries to avoid the shot.
Kujawski lands a jab to the head.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kujawski finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
Kujawski lands with an overhand left.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Kujawski avoids it well.

Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kujawski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews defending well as Kujawski loads up on a big left hand.
Kujawski staying out of range there.
Kujawski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kujawski defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Kujawski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Kujawski manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Kujawski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matthews clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Kujawski gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Kujawski seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.

Kujawski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kujawski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matthews's thigh. Matthews counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kujawski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Kujawski passes Matthews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Kujawski trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Kujawski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kujawski is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kujawski looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthews works over Kujawski with some ground and pound from guard.

Matthews 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.

Matthews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kujawski dives on top into guard.

Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Kujawski trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Kujawski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matthews manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Veigar Kujawski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kujawski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veigar Kujawski!