PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hrolf
vs
Matrix

195 cm
26
305 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

200 cm
29
280 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf misses with an uppercut
and Matrix counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hrolf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hrolf looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.
Matrix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
Hrolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hrolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hrolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matrix. Matrix obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Oooooh!!! Matrix has knocked Hrolf down with a huge combo! Matrix steps away and waves a wobbly Hrolf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Tallak Hrolf has been cut.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrolf 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hrolf scrambles back to his feet.
Hrolf tries a low kick but Matrix avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matrix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Matrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hrolf moves away.
Matrix lands a front kick.
Hrolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matrix blocks the body kick.
Matrix connects with a right hand. Hrolf shakes it off.
Hrolf throws a hook but Matrix blocks it.
A low kick from Hrolf is predictable there
and Matrix counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf misses with a straight left.
Matrix is looking to land body kicks.
Matrix misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matrix tries to clinch but Hrolf moves away

and Hrolf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matrix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hrolf being controlled here momentarily.
Hrolf wants to get up but he can't break Matrix's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hrolf won't allow Matrix to get back to his feet.
Hrolf preventing the sweep.
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Hrolf from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
Hrolf shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense.
Hrolf misses with a head kick.
Hrolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrix.
A bone on bone clash there as Hrolf blocks the leg kick.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hrolf misses with a looping left.
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but Hrolf pushes him off.
Matrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hrolf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hrolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matrix's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix throws a head kick but Hrolf moves out of range.
Matrix moves in looking to clinch but Hrolf pushes him off.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hrolf .

Matrix clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Matrix looks to clinch
and Hrolf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Hrolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hrolf postures up in Matrix's guard and throws a big left but Matrix blocks it.
Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Matrix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Matrix!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrix wants to control from the top but Hrolf keeps moving.
Matrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tallak Hrolf 's cut.
That's time! Hrolf 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matrix misses with a body shot.
Matrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Matrix has closed the distance and engaged Hrolf in a clinch.
Hrolf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hrolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
Matrix has Hrolf pressed against the cage, preventing Hrolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matrix is pressed up against the cage. Hrolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matrix down to the mat. Matrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Hrolf slams his shin into Matrix's torso.
Hrolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix pushes Hrolf away with a front kick.
Matrix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Matrix misses with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Matrix. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hrolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix misses with a head kick.
Hrolf throws a big shot that misses.
Matrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Hrolf circles away.
Matrix swings for the body but Hrolf moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hrolf gets tackled into the cage by Matrix. Matrix maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hrolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matrix prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tallak Hrolf . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hrolf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matrix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hrolf controls his hands.
Hrolf 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matrix is pressed up against the cage. Hrolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matrix down to the mat. Matrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrix lands a jab to Hrolf 's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrix is looking to score with low kicks.
Hrolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matrix counters with a good low kick that Hrolf was not able to check.
Matrix ducks right into an uppercut from Hrolf .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hrolf .
Matrix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hrolf throws a right hand that Matrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Matrix also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hrolf , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hrolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Matrix.
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hrolf throws a good cross that connects.
Matrix thows a body kick. Hrolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hrolf .
Matrix lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf shoots in for a double leg but Matrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tallak Hrolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matrix.
Matrix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hrolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matrix.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Hrolf .
Matrix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Matrix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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.
The cut man is working on Tallak Hrolf 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Matrix moves into the clinch.

Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Matrix misses with a low kick.
Matrix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hrolf blocks a head kick by Matrix.
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matrix scores with a body shot.
Matrix works the jab nicely.
Hrolf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Matrix.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matrix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hrolf blocks a body shot from Matrix.
Matrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Matrix breaks the clinch.
Matrix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hrolf is able to avoid easily.
Hrolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrolf misses with an uppercut
and Matrix counters with a leg kick.

Matrix cracks Hrolf with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hrolf looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matrix finish him?

Hrolf is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Hrolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Matrix misses

and Hrolf counters with a single leg into guard. Matrix didn't expect that.
Matrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hrolf is one step ahead there.
Hrolf seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hrolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Matrix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Matrix!
Matrix trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Matrix hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matrix blocks a jab.
Matrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hrolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hrolf scores with a hook.
Hrolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Hrolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix throws the kick towards the body but Hrolf avoids it.
Hrolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hrolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tallak Hrolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hrolf avoids the head kick by Matrix.
Jab, jab by Hrolf - just one landing.
A big right from Hrolf misses.
Matrix misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matrix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hrolf .
Matrix tries to clinch but Hrolf moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matrix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!