PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigmarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Du Hast, Rammstein. This should be fireworks!

Pall Sigmarsson
vs
Matrix

194 cm
24
271 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Matrix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigmarsson cracks Matrix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matrix scores with a hook to the body. Sigmarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Sigmarsson misses.
Sigmarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Matrix circles away.
Matrix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matrix slips a jab from Sigmarsson.
Matrix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sigmarsson is able to avoid easily.
Matrix stuns Sigmarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Sigmarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sigmarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Matrix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matrix.
Sigmarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigmarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Sigmarsson off the cage and back into rage.
Matrix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matrix misses the shot to the body.
Matrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigmarsson.
Matrix fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmarsson ducks under a wild hook from Matrix.
Sigmarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matrix scores with a nice right hand.
Matrix misses with a wild body shot.
Matrix looks to land a left hand but Sigmarsson moved out of range nicely.
Matrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
Matrix misses with a body shot.
Matrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matrix throws a body punch but Sigmarsson moves out of range.
Sigmarsson misses with a leg kick.
Matrix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Sigmarsson blocks the leg kick.
Sigmarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matrix is able to avoid easily.
Matrix thuds a left hand into Sigmarsson's body.
Sigmarsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matrix lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sigmarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Matrix misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matrix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matrix cracks Sigmarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matrix misses with a hook. Sigmarsson ducked under it nicely.
Matrix lands a nice hook to Sigmarsson's body. Sigmarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Matrix. That snapped Sigmarsson's head back.
Matrix throws a solid leg kick but Sigmarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matrix.
Matrix blocks the body kick.
Sigmarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Matrix.
Matrix misses with a shot to the body
and Sigmarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matrix missing with a left hand there. Sigmarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sigmarsson lunges at Matrix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matrix's hand.
A left and a right from Sigmarsson both land. Nice combination.
Matrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matrix looks to land a left hand but Sigmarsson moved out of range nicely.
Sigmarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matrix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigmarsson throws a right and a left that Matrix avoids nicely.
Sigmarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sigmarsson throws a shot from downtown. Matrix moves away and avoids it.
Matrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sigmarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matrix takes a swing at Sigmarsson's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Sigmarsson does no damage.
Matrix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sigmarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sigmarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigmarsson looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
Matrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigmarsson.
Sigmarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sigmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matrix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands with a nice body punch.
Matrix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matrix punishes Sigmarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Matrix scores with a sloppy right hand. Sigmarsson should have avoided that one.
Matrix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sigmarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Matrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matrix tried to score with a low kick but Sigmarsson checks it.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matrix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matrix cracks Sigmarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matrix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Sigmarsson misses its intended target.
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab lands there for Matrix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix connects with a right hand. Sigmarsson shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrix. Sigmarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Matrix.
Nice cross by Matrix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Pall Sigmarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sigmarsson takes a swing at Matrix's ribcage but misses.
Matrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Matrix sizes up Sigmarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sigmarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sigmarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matrix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sigmarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matrix.
Matrix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matrix scores with a jab to the body.
Matrix slips under a jab from Sigmarsson.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Matrix.
Nice defenses there by Matrix.
Sigmarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sigmarsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigmarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matrix throws a low kick but Sigmarsson avoids it.
Sigmarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix scores with a hook to the body. Sigmarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matrix connects with a nice looking jab.
Sigmarsson throws a low kick, looking for Matrix's leg but Matrix calmly moves out of range.
Sigmarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matrix misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sigmarsson blocks the low kick.
Matrix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sigmarsson momentarily.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matrix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matrix scores with the left hand. Sigmarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Matrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigmarsson.
Matrix blocks the body kick.
Sigmarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Matrix both land. Nice combination.
Sigmarsson cracks Matrix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sigmarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Matrix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matrix throws the left hand but Sigmarsson avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sigmarsson.
Matrix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sigmarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matrix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix misses with a jab to the body
and Sigmarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matrix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sigmarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matrix throws a hook but Sigmarsson avoids it easily.
Matrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigmarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sigmarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigmarsson moves away.
Sigmarsson throws a hook but Matrix blocks it.
Matrix thuds a left hand into Sigmarsson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sigmarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matrix stuns Sigmarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigmarsson.
Matrix lands a jab to Sigmarsson's midsection.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matrix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sigmarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matrix works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sigmarsson at a distance.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matrix misses with a low kick as Sigmarsson jumps back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matrix.
Matrix cracks a nice hook into Sigmarsson's ribs.
Matrix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigmarsson has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses with a leg kick.
Matrix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sigmarsson on the side of the head.
Matrix lands a nice looking body shot.
Matrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sigmarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sigmarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matrix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matrix works Sigmarsson's body with a nice hook.
Matrix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matrix cracks a nice hook into Sigmarsson's ribs.
Matrix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sigmarsson drops his hands momentarily and Matrix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matrix lands a nice shot that snaps Sigmarsson's head back.
Matrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sigmarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sigmarsson at a distance.
Sigmarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matrix connects with the punch.
Sigmarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sigmarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sigmarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sigmarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigmarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrix.
Matrix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matrix cracks Sigmarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matrix lands with a good body shot.
Sigmarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sigmarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sigmarsson misses with a hook.
Matrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sigmarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matrix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sigmarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sigmarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix connects with a body shot.
Sigmarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danga de danga de dang - Matrix scores with a four punch combination!
Sigmarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sigmarsson needs to keep his hands up - Matrix had a free shot at his head there.
Sigmarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sigmarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sigmarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Sigmarsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigmarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Sigmarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Matrix! Sigmarsson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Matrix!
John Matrix is the new heavyweight champion!