PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 62 p4p, 269 weight class) and Damian Tonon (ranked 7 p4p, 38 weight class). Materlak's entrance music is Marzenia. A fine choice. Damian Tonon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Materlak
vs
Tonon

175 cm
29
157
17 - 9 - 0

175 cm
32
165
26 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonon misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tonon takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Tonon misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a left to the body.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Tonon.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak cracks Tonon with a good jab.
Tonon misses with a hook to the body
and Materlak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Materlak works Tonon's body with a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonon.

Materlak throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Materlak did well to prevent Tonon getting side control.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.

Materlak has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tonon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tonon!
My spies in Gym inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Materlak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Materlak tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position.
Tonon is staying tight to Materlak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Materlak prevents Tonon from improving position.
Tonon is staying tight to Materlak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Materlak wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Materlak to see if he's OK.
Materlak is looking for a sweep.

Tonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Materlak is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak is trying to buck Tonon off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Materlak prevents Tonon from improving position.
Materlak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Tonon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonon throws out a powerful jab.
Tonon doesn't manage to clinch there - Materlak circles away.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Tonon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Tonon shoots in but Materlak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Materlak defending well as Tonon loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Tonon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonon at a distance.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Tonon instigates a clinch.
Materlak gets underhooks to prevent Tonon's takedown attempt.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Materlak tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it.

Tonon has picked Materlak up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.

Materlak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Materlak is controlling Tonon's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonon momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonon controlling the pace.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Materlak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Materlak recovers full guard.

Materlak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Materlak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Materlak continues to drive forward.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Materlak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak lands a lovely overhand right.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
As Tonon looks to move away, Materlak throws a big counter combo but Tonon just gets out of the way.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tonon feints a jab promting Materlak to slip. Tonon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Materlak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Materlak swivels and escapes.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materlak circles away.
Tonon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon misses the jab.
Tonon moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonon has time to react.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonon fails to land the takedown.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Tonon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Materlak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Tonon has managed to clinch.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
Tonon tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Materlak.

Tonon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonon works his way into full mount!
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak just holding on.
Materlak is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Materlak regains half guard.
Tonon trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Tonon controlling the pace.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Materlak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Materlak.
Tonon advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Materlak is having none of it.
Materlak is doing well to control the position and prevent Tonon from advancing to side control.
Materlak gets back to full guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.

Materlak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tonon escapes and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Materlak is looking to reverse the position.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tonon takes a little break here. Materlak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Materlak lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand.
Tonon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Tonon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Tonon throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Materlak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonon.
Tonon takes one to the chin there.

Tonon shoots in and bounces Materlak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Materlak manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michal Materlak did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Materlak gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materlak's waist but Materlak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
Tonon misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak scores with a nice right hand.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Materlak but Materlak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Materlak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Tonon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonon moves away.
Tonon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonon misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Tonon 's knee.
Tonon walks into a left hand.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Materlak defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Materlak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonon thinking.
Materlak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Tonon walks into a straight right hand from Materlak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Tonon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Tonon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Materlak counters with a leg kick.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Materlak takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses.
Tonon shoots and misses
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Materlak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Tonon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonon lands a two punch combo.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Materlak circles away easily
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
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!
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Materlak throws a right and a left that Tonon avoids nicely.
Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonon should have avoided that one.
Tonon looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tonon clinches with his opponent.

Materlak manages to break the clinch.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tonon misses the body punch
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Materlak misses with a wild combination.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonon needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak had his way with Damian Tonon in that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon misses with a two punch combination.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonon fails with the takedown
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak jabs at Tonon's body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Materlak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.

Tonon moves into the clinch.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Materlak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Materlak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Materlak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak is pressed up against the cage. Tonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Materlak down to the mat. Materlak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Materlak connects with a right hand. Tonon shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon misses the jab.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Tonon clinches.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.

Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Materlak.
No joy there for Materlak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Materlak is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Materlak circles away and we're back to standing.

Tonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Materlak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Materlak trying to remain calm as Tonon controls from the top position.
Tonon trying to control the action but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Tonon landing a few strikes.
Materlak prevents Tonon from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position.
Tonon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Materlak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tonon wants to control but Materlak is keeping him busy.
Tonon taking a breather here.
Tonon lands a decent elbow from side control.

Tonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Materlak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Materlak tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon scoring with punches and elbows.
Tonon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Materlak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tonon.
Tonon lands an elbow.
Tonon working the ground and pound but Materlak is defending the strikes.
Tonon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Materlak is trying to improve his position.
Tonon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materlak, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Michal Materlak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.