PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Klincko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matrix
vs
Klincko

180 cm
31
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

182 cm
24
197 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matrix.
Matrix cracks Klincko with an open hand slap.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses

and Matrix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klincko won't be happy with that.
Klincko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klincko keeps working.
Klincko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matrix connects with a decent elbow.
Klincko looking for a sweep but Matrix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klincko is looking to get to half guard.
Matrix lands a big shot there that rocks Klincko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matrix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klincko is pressing down on Matrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klincko working a defensive guard here.

Klincko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matrix is aware though and is defending well.
Klincko looking to control.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matrix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klincko's guard.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klincko tries to roll over but Matrix keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix is trying to control. Klincko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Klincko actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to control but Klincko is keeping him busy.
Matrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matrix not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Matrix is looking for a kimura here.
Klincko is staying active underneath Matrix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klincko wants to control but Matrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matrix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klincko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is controlling Matrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klincko keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Matrix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matrix lands with a straight right. Klincko didn't see that one coming.
Klincko misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matrix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Klincko.
Matrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klincko.
Klincko throws a body punch but Matrix moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Matrix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix ducks right into an uppercut from Klincko.
Matrix swings widly with a right hand
and Matrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klincko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klincko.
Klincko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klincko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix throws a jab when Klincko was well out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Klincko enables Matrix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Klincko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Klincko is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klincko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix tries to roll over but Klincko keeps him under control.
Matrix trying to control from the bottom.

Klincko is trying to work for a kimura but Matrix is defending well.
Klincko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matrix!
Matrix is desperately trying to improve his position but Klincko has a good base and remains in mount.
Klincko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Matrix in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matrix manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matrix wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to control but Klincko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Klincko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matrix is just riding it out for now. Klincko eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko thows a huge punch but Matrix dodges it nicely.
Klincko looks to land a strike but Matrix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Klincko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klincko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
John Matrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klincko throws a strike but Matrix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klincko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Klincko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matrix because Klincko loaded up on that one.
Klincko looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klincko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matrix is on top in guard.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Klincko keeps moving.
Matrix connects with a couple of short punches.
Klincko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Klincko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Matrix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klincko defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
Matrix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klincko slips under a jab.
Klincko thuds a left hand into Matrix's body.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klincko defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
Klincko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klincko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko tries to move into range but Matrix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klincko connects with an inside leg kick.
Klincko misses with a body kick.
Matrix cracks Klincko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klincko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matrix, right into the meat.
Matrix works the jab nicely.
Matrix is looking to slow Klincko down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Matrix.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Klincko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matrix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klincko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klincko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klincko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
Klincko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klincko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klincko scores with a body shot.
Matrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matrix lands a leg kick that knocks Klincko off balance momentarily.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klincko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko connects with a body shot.
Matrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klincko looks to land a body kick but Matrix moved away.
Matrix throws a big shot that misses.
Klincko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Klincko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matrix rather than just go for the knockout.

Matrix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klincko's guard.
Klincko is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
Matrix trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
Matrix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klincko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klincko is looking for a kimura here.
Klincko is looking to advance position but Matrix won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix wants to improve his position but Klincko is controlling well.
Klincko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matrix!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matrix 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
After winning the bout, John Matrix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.