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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Jonhson (ranked 5161 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Matousek (ranked 3842 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Matousek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Matousek!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matousek as he avoids it easily.
Matousek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jonhson's half guard.
Jonhson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Matousek is on him like a limpet, forcing Jonhson back against the cage.
Jonhson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matousek manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Matousek. Those never looked like landing.
Jonhson fails with the takedown.
Jonhson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonhson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matousek shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Matousek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matousek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matousek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jonhson pushes Matousek away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matousek gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jonhson tries to buck Matousek off but Matousek is having none of it.
Matousek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jonhson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matousek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonhson somewhat.
Matousek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jonhson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Matousek manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matousek pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jonhson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matousek.
Matousek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonhson is looking to escape.
Matousek throws some wild stikes that Jonhson manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matousek misses with a head shot.
Matousek looking to secure an arm triangle but Jonhson defends it well.
Jonhson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matousek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matousek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jonhson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matousek stopping the sweep attempt from Jonhson.
Jonhson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matousek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matousek is aware though and is defending well.
Matousek throwing strikes but missing.
Jonhson wants to get back to his feet but Matousek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jonhson keeping moving, preventing Matousek from controlling successfully.
Jonhson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Matousek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matousek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matousek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jonhson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jonhson has one foot on Matousek's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Matousek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jonhson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matousek is looking to take a break and control but Jonhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matousek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jonhson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matousek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matousek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson misses with a takedown
and Jonhson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matousek throws a leg kick which misses Jonhson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonhson tries to avoid it.
Jonhson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matousek counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matousek forces Jonhson back against the cage and clinches.
Jonhson jumps guard but Matousek stands there with Jonhson around his waist. Jonhson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Jonhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matousek breaks the clinch.
Jonhson misses with a takedown attempt
and Matousek counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matousek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matousek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jonhson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matousek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matousek postures up in Jonhson's guard and throws a big left but Jonhson blocks it.
Matousek postures up in Jonhson's guard and throws a big left but Jonhson blocks it.
Matousek 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.
Jonhson working a defensive guard but Matousek manages to pass into side control anyway.
Matousek trying to control the position but Jonhson is working away.
Jonhson is trying to control Matousek's posture but Matousek avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matousek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jacob Matousek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonhson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matousek pinned against the cage. Matousek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matousek gets a double leg takedown into Jonhson's guard.
Matousek wants to control from the top but Jonhson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matousek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matousek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matousek lands in his opponent's guard.
Matousek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonhson is keeping the position for now.
Matousek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jonhson has Matousek pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Matousek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jonhson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matousek drives through and clinches with Jonhson against the cage.
Jonhson tries to pull guard but Matousek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonhson jumps guard but Matousek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matousek manages to break the clinch.
Matousek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jonhson wants to control but Matousek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jonhson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matousek with the ground and pound but Jonhson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matousek preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matousek trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matousek 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.
Matousek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jonhson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jonhson stops Matousek from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jonhson 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.
Matousek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jonhson looking to improve position, pressing down on Matousek's thigh with his hand. Matousek seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jonhson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jonhson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Matousek picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacob Matousek!
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RATING
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