PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Klostik (ranked 4830 p4p, 25157 weight class) and Doesnt Matter (ranked 411 p4p, 500 weight class). Dan Klostik had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klostik
vs
Matter

178 cm
19
154
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
145
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Klostik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doesnt Matter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klostik misses with a series of wild punches.
Matter dodges the punch combination from Klostik.
Good work by Matter as he checks the leg kick.
Matter unleashes a big counter combination but Klostik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Klostik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klostik slaps away a takedown attempt from Matter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klostik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klostik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klostik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter staying out of range there.
Matter tries to clinch up.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Klostik gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Matter throws a series of punches but Klostik moves out of range.
Klostik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Klostik.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Klostik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matter is defended easily by Klostik.
Klostik appears to be looking for a big counter.

Klostik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matter was covering up waiting for the punch and Klostik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klostik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klostik tries to free his leg and advance position but Matter is retaining full guard.

Matter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Klostik has picked Matter up and slammed him! Matter can't keep hold of the triangle and Klostik manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klostik is putting a hurting on Matter here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Matter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Klostik stands up.
Klostik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matter circles away quickly and effectively.
Matter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klostik wants to slow Matter down by chopping away at his legs.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but Klostik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klostik misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Matter misses.
Matter walks into a left hand.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Klostik gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
Matter wants to clinch up but Klostik keeps it at a distance.
Klostik throws a head kick but Matter moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matter is looking to clinch but Klostik is avoiding it.
Klostik is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klostik. Matter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klostik throws a right hand that Matter ducks under and follows up with a left that Matter also avoids with ease.
Klostik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klostik is breathing heavily.
Klostik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matter on the side of the head.
Klostik misses with a lunging right hand
and Matter counters with a one-two to the body.
Matter slips a straight right by Klostik.
A leg kick checked by Matter.
Matter darts in looking for a takedown but Klostik gets double underhooks and turns Matter into the cage.
A combination from Klostik does no damage.
Matter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klostik throws a series of punches but Matter moves out of range.
Klostik slaps away a takedown attempt from Matter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klostik throws a series of punches but Matter avoids them all with ease.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.

Matter gets caught napping as Klostik dives in and scores a takedown. Matter manages to retain guard.
Matter 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.
Klostik throwing strikes but missing.
Matter trying to keep a closed guard but Klostik is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Klostik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matter tries for a takedown but Klostik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matter tries to clinch up but Klostik circles away and keeps his distance.
Klostik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matter sprawls and moves away.
Dan Klostik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klostik.
Matter dives in and grabs Klostik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klostik pushes down on Matter's head and hops out.
Matter dodges the punch combination from Klostik.
Klostik cracks Matter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matter blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klostik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matter somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.

Matter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Klostik sneaks out the side door and pushes Matter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dan Klostik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klostik as he avoids it easily.
Klostik throws a nice looking combination but Matter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matter throws a fast counter high kick but Klostik manages to duck under it in time.
Matter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matter walks into a stiff left hand from Klostik.
Matter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klostik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klostik swings for the body but Matter moves out of range.
Klostik slips a jab and a cross from Matter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klostik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klostik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klostik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Klostik misses with a straight left.
Matter shoots in looking for a takedown but Klostik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matter fails to land the takedown.
Matter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klostik can pounce on him.
Klostik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matter ducks right into an uppercut from Klostik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matter moves out of range of the strikes.
Matter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klostik looks to score with a jab to the body but Matter is just out of range.

Matter instigates a clinch.
Klostik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matter can do to turn this around?
Matter trying to land knees to the body.

Klostik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matter looks for a takedown but Klostik sprawls well.
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.
Klostik is looking to score with low kicks.
Matter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klostik misses with a two punch combination.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klostik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klostik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klostik throws a lazy uppercut
and Matter counters with a straight right hand.
Matter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klostik but Klostik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Klostik as Matter shoots in.
Klostik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Klostik lands a glancing blow to the side of Matter's head.
Klostik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Matter gets caught flat footed, as Klostik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matter wants to get back to his feet but Klostik passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Klostik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Matter darts in trying to clinch

and Klostik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matter won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Matter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klostik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Klostik stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matter shoots in but no luck this time.
Matter connects with a high kick.
Matter blocks a head kick by Klostik.
Matter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matter lands a high kick!
Matter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klostik.
Matter shoots in and drives through. Klostik sprawls well.
Klostik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dan Klostik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.
Klostik misses with a double jab.
Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klostik as he avoids it easily.
Klostik scores with a body shot.
Klostik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matter takes a step back to recover.
Klostik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matter's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klostik cracks Matter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klostik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klostik tried to score with a low kick but Matter checks it.
Matter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klostik's waist but Klostik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matter off to one side.
Klostik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klostik misses with a few strikes there.
Dan Klostik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matter fails with an attempt to clinch.

Matter moves into the clinch.
Matter is trying to pull guard but Klostik has him pressed against the cage.
Klostik stops a takedown attempt from Matter.

Klostik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matter blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klostik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter.
Klostik misses with a two punch combination.
And Matter responds with a good body kick, but Klostik manages to step out the way in time.
Matter shoots in looking for a takedown. Klostik tries to sprawl out of it but Matter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klostik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klostik throws a body punch but Matter moves out of range.
Klostik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klostik.
A combination from Klostik does no damage.
Klostik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matter tries to clinch up but Klostik circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klostik.
Dan Klostik is winning the standup battle so far.
Matter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Klostik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Matter lands but Klostik takes it in his stride.

Matter looking to score a takedown here. Klostik is defending well but Matter drives through and ends up in Klostik's guard.
Klostik wants to get back to his feet but Matter passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matter wants to control but Klostik is keeping him busy.
Klostik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doesnt Matter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Matter is working for a kimura but Klostik is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Klostik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klostik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Klostik!