PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between haki zavos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Matchmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

zavos
vs
Matchmann

166 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, haki zavos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Matchmann!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matchmann gets caught flat footed, as zavos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
zavos passes Matchmann's left leg - he's now in half guard.

zavos seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Matchmann has recovered full guard.

Matchmann looking for a guillotine here but zavos defends easily.
zavos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Matchmann working for a triangle but zavos defends it easily.
zavos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zavos trying to control but Matchmann is working from the bottom.
Matchmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. zavos manages to get himself to full guard.
Matchmann trying to move into half guard but instead zavos has managed to sweep!
zavos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Matchmann is working an open guard so zavos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matchmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from zavos.
zavos throws a head kick that misses.

Matchmann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matchmann moves nicely into side control.
Matchmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zavos struggling a bit here.
Matchmann trying to control the action but zavos is working from the bottom.
zavos is trying to control Matchmann's posture but Matchmann avoids it.

Matchmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. zavos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
zavos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
zavos wants to control but Matchmann postures up.

zavos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
zavos is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from zavos.
zavos throws the kick towards the body but Matchmann avoids it.
Matchmann shoots and misses

and zavos counters with a single leg into guard. Matchmann didn't expect that.
Matchmann is trying to control the position but zavos postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that haki zavos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matchmann misses with a hook.
zavos staying out of range there.
zavos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matchmann throws out the jab.
zavos doesn't manage to clinch there - Matchmann circles away.
zavos tries to clinch there but Matchmann circles away.
Matchmann throws a lazy right hand but zavos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from zavos lands but Matchmann takes it in his stride.
zavos defending well as Matchmann loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zavos shoots in looking for a takedown. Matchmann tries to sprawl out of it but zavos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matchmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
zavos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
zavos slips a jab from Matchmann.
haki zavos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
zavos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matchmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matchmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
zavos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matchmann swivels and escapes.
Matchmann misses with a takedown

and zavos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
zavos wants to pass the guard but Matchmann is keeping the position.
Matchmann wants to sweep here but zavos controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matchmann looking for a guillotine here but zavos defends easily.
Matchmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matchmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Matchmann looking for a guillotine here but zavos defends easily.
Matchmann can't keep his opponent in guard - zavos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

zavos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
zavos tries to stand and escape but Matchmann actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

haki zavos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matchmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by zavos.
Matchmann misses with a straight right.
Matchmann with a jab.
zavos tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by zavos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matchmann slow jab from zavos misses its intended target.
Matchmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. zavos tries to avoid it but Matchmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag zavos to the ground. zavos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matchmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zavos misses with a double jab.
Matchmann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
zavos looks to land a combination but Matchmann avoids it well.
zavos throws a series of punches but Matchmann avoids them all with ease.
zavos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matchmann slow jab from zavos misses its intended target.
Matchmann doesn't succeed with the takedown

and zavos counters with a shoot takedown. Matchmann fights it but they end up in guard.
Matchmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but zavos is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matchmann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but zavos has passed into side control.

zavos stands up.
Matchmann with a lazy takedown attempt

so zavos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
haki zavos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Matchmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

zavos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and zavos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
zavos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matchmann is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zavos won't allow Matchmann to sweep him here.
zavos wanted to stand there but Matchmann had control of the position.

Matchmann has his foot on zavos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. zavos works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin Matchmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matchmann is trying to control the position but zavos postures up.

Matchmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
zavos wants to get up but he can't break Matchmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

zavos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Matchmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

zavos gets to his feet. Matchmann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Matchmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
zavos looks to land a combination but Matchmann avoids it well.
zavos is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
haki zavos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well zavos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... haki zavos!