PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz comes into the arena with Tool - Eulogy blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Matazz
vs
Curry

188 cm
36
194 lbs
45 - 16 - 1

186 cm
33
194 lbs
34 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curry under the eye.
Curry works Matazz's body with a nice hook.
Curry throws an off balance right hand

and Matazz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matazz.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Curry.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
Curry can't break the clinch.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow.
Matazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Curry.
Matazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curry avoiding damage as Matazz throws knees to the body.
Curry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matazz or not.
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!
Curry misses with a body punch.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Curry.
A short right from Curry.
Matazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz has a couple of punches blocked by Curry.
Curry tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it.
Matazz misses with a body punch.
Matazz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Matazz avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Matazz.
Matazz misses with a punch to the body.
Matazz tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Matazz throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Matazz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Curry.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matazz backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry misses with the head strike.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curry misses with a punch on the inside.
Matazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Curry has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Matazz controls the action.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matazz just leaning against Curry, taking a breather.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry stalling.
Matazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matazz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry blocking some punches.
Curry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matazz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curry takes a shot to the head.
Matazz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matazz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Matazz tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Curry.
Matazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry digs a right hand underneath Matazz's ribcage. Matazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matazz.
Matazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
Matazz tries to stall but Curry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curry effectively controlling the action here.
Matazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Curry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matazz misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz tries to stall but Curry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matazz lands a damaging elbow.
Matazz pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matazz slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Curry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matazz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Curry throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Matazz slams his shin into Curry's torso.
Matazz wants to clinch up but Curry keeps it at a distance.
Curry fails to land with a series of punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curry. Matazz shrugs it off though.

Matazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the cage.
Matazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Matazz has a couple of punches blocked by Curry.
Curry working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matazz.

It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Matazz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curry is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matazz blocks an uppercut.
Matazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curry.
Matazz wants to stall.
Matazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matazz tries to stall but Curry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Curry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matazz working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matazz looking to throw knees to the head but Curry is blocking nicely.
Raz Matazz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Matazz.
Matazz trying to control the position but instead, Curry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matazz into the cage.
Matazz blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz is looking to control Curry's arms but Curry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matazz has his back to the cage.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curry avoids the elbow strike from Matazz, against the cage.
Matazz blocks an uppercut.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Curry.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it.
A body shot lands from Matazz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matazz avoiding damage.
Matazz throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it.
Nice body punch from Matazz - that landed with a thud.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matazz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Curry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curry.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Matazz controls his hands.
Matazz lands an elbow just above Curry 's eye.
Matazz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matazz is trying to stall.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Matazz avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matazz tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Matazz back against the cage.
Curry managing to block the knees to the body from Matazz.
Curry blocks the elbow strike.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matazz tries a knee to the head but Curry blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Matazz to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matazz lands an uppercut.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Matazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matazz misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raz Matazz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Matazz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curry counters with a straight right hand.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Curry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matazz.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matazz has time to react.
Matazz throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curry misses with a left hand
and Matazz counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz looks to land a right hand but Curry moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Curry. Beautiful body shot.
Curry lands with an uppercut that bounces Matazz off the cage and back into range.
Matazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Matazz swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matazz lands an overhand right.
Curry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Curry as he connects with a hook.
Matazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curry. Curry obviously looking to wear him down.
Curry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curry connects with a leg kick. Matazz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curry lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Matazz moves away and avoids it.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matazz misses with a leg kick.
Curry misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely.
Matazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Curry lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Matazz moved out of range nicely.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Matazz's head but Matazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matazz checks a leg kick.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Matazz moves into the clinch.
Matazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Curry blocks an elbow strike.
Curry trying to stall but Matazz improves his position.
Curry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Matazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Curry leaning against his opponent.
Matazz working aggressively here.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz trying to stall but Curry improves his position.
Curry misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curry's brow.
Curry digs a right hand underneath Matazz's ribcage. Matazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Curry.
Curry cracks Matazz with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matazz stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Matazz controls his hands.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Matazz.
Still in the clinch, Curry scores with a nice short uppercut.

Curry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curry lands a really nice looking cross but Matazz seems unphased.
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!
Curry thows a body shot but no joy.
Matazz throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Matazz moved out of range nicely.
Matazz avoids the body shot from Curry.
Matazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curry. Curry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curry scores with a head kick. Matazz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Curry scores with a jab.
Matazz tries to work over Curry's front leg with a kick but Curry checks it.
Matazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Curry lands a jab.
Matazz misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz slips under a jab.
Curry throws a hook but Matazz blocks it.
Curry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matazz.
Matazz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Curry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arthur Curry!
An out of breath Arthur Curry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.