PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Mateljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Suunto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Mateljak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mateljak
vs
Suunto

180 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Mateljak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Suunto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mateljak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Suunto taking some punishment here, with Mateljak in his half guard.
Suunto wants to get back to his feet.
Suunto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mateljak.
Mateljak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suunto's head.
Mateljak 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.
Suunto wants to control but Mateljak is keeping busy.
Mateljak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suunto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mateljak lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suunto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mateljak stalling.
Mateljak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suunto's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mateljak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mateljak thows a huge punch but Suunto dodges it nicely.
Mateljak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mateljak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suunto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mateljak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suunto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suunto is looking to control Mateljak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suunto avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suunto tries to kick Mateljak off but Mateljak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateljak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mateljak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mateljak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suunto's head.
Mateljak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suunto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mateljak.
Suunto wants to get back to his feet.
Mateljak not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suunto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mateljak scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mateljak connects with a nice short shot to Suunto's temple.
Mateljak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mateljak lands with a punch from half guard.
Mateljak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mateljak is trying to control the action in half guard but Suunto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suunto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mateljak.
Suunto taking some punishment here, with Mateljak in his half guard.

Mateljak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mateljak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak trying to control from half guard but Suunto is working away.
Suunto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mateljak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mateljak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mateljak thows a huge punch but Suunto dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Mateljak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mateljak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suunto can't keep his opponent in guard - Mateljak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mateljak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suunto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mateljak.
Suunto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mateljak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivan Mateljak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mateljak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mateljak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mateljak prevents Suunto from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak wants to control but Suunto is keeping him busy.
Mateljak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suunto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suunto has hold of Mateljak's hands but Mateljak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suunto pushes Mateljak off looking to stand but Mateljak dives back in and keeps control.
Suunto is breathing heavily.
Mateljak controlling the pace.
Mateljak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mateljak slips a nice elbow through Suunto's hands, connecting with Suunto's forehead.
Suunto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mateljak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mateljak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mateljak thows a huge punch but Suunto dodges it nicely.
Mateljak working Suunto over with strikes.
Mateljak slips a nice elbow through Suunto's hands, connecting with Suunto's forehead.
Suunto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mateljak.
Mateljak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mateljak working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suunto defending well though.
Mateljak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mateljak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suunto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mateljak working Suunto over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Mateljak.
Suunto has hold of Mateljak's hands but Mateljak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Mateljak seems to be working for a kimura but Suunto defends the submission attempt.
Suunto taking some punishment here, with Mateljak in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mateljak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mateljak connects with a nice short shot to Suunto's temple.
Mateljak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suunto can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mateljak connects with a nice short shot to Suunto's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Mateljak dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mateljak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suunto's guard.
Mateljak with a nice head shot there.
Mateljak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mateljak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suunto wants to stand and escape but Mateljak is having none of it.
Mateljak trying to control but Suunto is working from the bottom.
Mateljak throwing strikes but missing.
Mateljak pushing down on Suunto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suunto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suunto has hold of Mateljak's hands but Mateljak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suunto wants to get back to his feet.
Mateljak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mateljak working the head and body with strikes.
Mateljak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suunto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mateljak.
Suunto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mateljak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mateljak there.
Suunto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mateljak.
Suunto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mateljak.
Mateljak wants to take a breather but Suunto is having none of it.
Ivan Mateljak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mateljak slips a nice elbow through Suunto's hands, connecting with Suunto's forehead.
Mateljak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mateljak lands a nice short elbow.
Mateljak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mateljak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mateljak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mateljak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mateljak slows the pace down in half guard.
Mateljak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suunto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mateljak is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Suunto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Mateljak!