PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitri Matyushenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bader
vs
Matyushenko

188 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Sport Science Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Bader !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitri Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matyushenko dives in and scores a takedown into Bader 's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matyushenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matyushenko is controlling him.
Matyushenko postures up in Bader 's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Matyushenko postures up in Bader 's guard and throws a big left but Bader blocks it.
Matyushenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matyushenko throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Matyushenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matyushenko won't allow Bader to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader has momentary wrist control but Matyushenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Bader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matyushenko.
Matyushenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matyushenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bader wants to stand and escape but Matyushenko is having none of it.
Matyushenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bader tries to get out of the position.
Bader wants to get back to his feet but Matyushenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matyushenko works over Bader with some ground and pound from guard.

Bader has his feet on Matyushenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matyushenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown. Matyushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matyushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matyushenko leaves Bader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Matyushenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bader circles away.

Matyushenko has taken the fight to the clinch.

Matyushenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Matyushenko trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader wants to stand up but Matyushenko is controlling him.
Bader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Matyushenko throwing strikes from guard but Bader blocks nicely.
Matyushenko stands up over Bader , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matyushenko lands a couple of elbows.
Matyushenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matyushenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matyushenko cracks Bader with a solid left hand.
Matyushenko postures up and lands a big shot to Bader 's brow.
Matyushenko passes Bader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader has hold of Matyushenko's hands but Matyushenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matyushenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matyushenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matyushenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bader kicks off Matyushenko and gets to his feet.
Matyushenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Matyushenko shoots in and bounces Bader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matyushenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bader 's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matyushenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matyushenko is in close to Bader 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Matyushenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matyushenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Bader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matyushenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matyushenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown. Matyushenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matyushenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Matyushenko sprawls well. He's pushed Bader 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matyushenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matyushenko wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bader fails to land the takedown.
Bader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matyushenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bader somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bader .

Bader gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matyushenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matyushenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Matyushenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matyushenko throwing strikes but missing.
Matyushenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matyushenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matyushenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matyushenko passes Bader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bader is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Matyushenko connects with a nice short shot to Bader 's temple.
Matyushenko winds up and cracks Bader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matyushenko is nestled in close to Bader , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Matyushenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bader pushes Matyushenko off looking to stand but Matyushenko dives back in and keeps control.
Matyushenko drops an elbow to the side of Bader 's head.
Matyushenko working over Bader with some ground and pound. Bader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Matyushenko there.
Matyushenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Matyushenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matyushenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko winds up and cracks Bader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matyushenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matyushenko is nestled in close to Bader , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Matyushenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matyushenko slips a nice elbow through Bader 's hands, connecting with Bader 's forehead.
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!
Matyushenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Matyushenko wants to pass to mount but Bader is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matyushenko lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matyushenko works his way into side control.
Matyushenko is working Bader over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matyushenko working the head and body with strikes.
Matyushenko grinds an elbow into Bader 's temple.
Matyushenko scoring with punches from side control.
Bader taking a bit of punishment here - Matyushenko scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Bader is rocked!
Bader is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matyushenko connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Bader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Matyushenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Matyushenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Bader seems to have got his legs back now.
Bader defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matyushenko.

Bader shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matyushenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bader .
Bader stops Matyushenko from getting back to his feet.

Matyushenko pushes Bader off and gets back to his feet.

Matyushenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Matyushenko thows a huge punch but Bader dodges it nicely.
Matyushenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matyushenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matyushenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matyushenko wants to take a breather but Bader is having none of it.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matyushenko wants to control but Bader is keeping him busy.
Matyushenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bader kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bader pushes Matyushenko off looking to stand but Matyushenko dives back in and keeps control.
Matyushenko working the head and body with strikes.
Matyushenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyushenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matyushenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Bader taking some punishment here, with Matyushenko in his half guard.
Matyushenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Matyushenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matyushenko working Bader over with strikes.
Matyushenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader pushes Matyushenko off but Matyushenko dives into side control.
Matyushenko trying to control the position but Bader is working away.
Matyushenko lands a few punches from side control.
Matyushenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Matyushenko landing strikes.
Matyushenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Bader takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matyushenko in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bader looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Matyushenko turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Matyushenko!
Dmitri Matyushenko gave a mention to Sport Science Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).