PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kadurov (ranked 742 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Patrick Matthew (ranked 107 p4p, 184 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kadurov
vs
Matthew

180 cm
25
184
14 - 7 - 0

178 cm
29
170
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Kadurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Matthew!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kadurov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthew tries to land a body kick

and Kadurov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matthew's guard.
Matthew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kadurov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthew is wriggling around but Kadurov manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet.
Matthew is refusing to be controlled, as Kadurov sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadurov controlling the action here.
Kadurov tries to pass to full mount but Matthew defends it.
Kadurov is keen to just control but Matthew is a slippery customer.
Kadurov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthew tries to kick Kadurov off but Kadurov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Matthew.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kadurov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew.
Kadurov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Matthew.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthew.
Kadurov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patrick Matthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadurov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kadurov looks to land a left hand but Matthew moved out of range nicely.
Matthew moves out of range as Kadurov strikes.
Matthew lands a jab to Kadurov's midsection.
Kadurov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthew to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Kadurov moves away and avoids it.
Matthew looks to land a combination but Kadurov avoids it well.
Kadurov slips under a jab.
Matthew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadurov's hands.
Matthew scores with a jab.
A jab from Kadurov does it's job there.
Kadurov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kadurov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kadurov thows a left - swing and a miss!

Matthew clinches up against the cage.
Kadurov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kadurov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Matthew.
Kadurov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Matthew.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kadurov is breathing heavily.
Kadurov blocks an uppercut.
Matthew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthew misses with the head strike.
Matthew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kadurov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kadurov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kadurov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kadurov tries to move into range but Matthew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kadurov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthew misses with a hook. Kadurov ducked under it nicely.
Matthew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kadurov. Kadurov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Kadurov is rocked!
Matthew lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Kadurov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthew drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kadurov right on the button. Kadurov goes down! Matthew follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Matthew gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Matthew!
In his post fight interview, Patrick Matthew started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.