PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Matheus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hacker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Takin Over. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hacker
vs
Matheus

194 cm
23
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Matheus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matheus fails to land the takedown.
Matheus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hacker as he avoids it easily.
Matheus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerald Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Matheus.
Nice sprawl there from Hacker as Matheus shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Hacker. No joy for Matheus on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matheus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matheus tries to clinch but Hacker is having none of it.

Matheus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hacker did well to prevent Matheus getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hacker has one foot on Matheus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Matheus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hacker keeps the fight on the outside.

Hacker moves into the clinch.
Matheus wants a takedown but no success here.
Matheus tries to pull guard but Hacker holds him up against the cage and eventually Matheus drops back down to his feet.
Hacker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hacker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matheus looks gassed!

Hacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hacker has Matheus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hacker landing knees to the head.

It looks like Dante Matheus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hacker is stalling here.
Hacker with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hacker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matheus up against the cage.
Hacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matheus blocks it with crossed arms.
Hacker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hacker misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Matheus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hacker!
Matheus tries for a takedown but Hacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hacker throws a head kick but Matheus moves out of range.
Hacker connects with a jab.
Hacker throws a head kick but Matheus moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hacker drives through and clinches with Matheus against the cage.

Hacker manages to break the clinch.
Matheus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matheus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hacker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matheus somewhat.
Hacker leaves Matheus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matheus shoots in but no luck this time.
Hacker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matheus wants to clinch

and Hacker counters by moving into the clinch.
Matheus is trying to drag Hacker to the mat but Hacker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matheus takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matheus blocks it with crossed arms.

Hacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hacker lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Hacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Hacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Matheus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Matheus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hacker counters with a left and a right that stings Matheus.
Hacker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matheus shoots and misses
and Hacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hacker has closed the distance and engaged Matheus in a clinch.
Hacker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matheus has him pressed against the cage.
Hacker is trying to break the clinch but Matheus has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Hacker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matheus takes a shot to the head.
Hacker misses with a knee strike.
Matheus is breathing heavily.
Hacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hacker connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hacker.
Matheus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hacker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerald Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Matheus.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matheus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Hacker scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Hacker rushes Matheus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hacker misses with a knee strike.
Hacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hacker looking to throw knees to the head but Matheus is blocking nicely.
Hacker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hacker looking to throw knees to the head but Matheus is blocking nicely.
Matheus wants a takedown.
Hacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matheus blocks it with crossed arms.
Matheus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hacker tries a knee to the head but Matheus blocks it.
Matheus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hacker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matheus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hacker walks away with a smile on his face. Matheus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matheus tries to clinch
and Matheus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hacker digs a good body shot into Matheus's ribs.
Hacker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matheus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hacker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matheus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hacker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matheus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hacker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hacker lands a right hook to the body.
Matheus tries to clinch but Hacker moves away
and Hacker counters with a straight right hand.
Matheus misses with a takedown attempt

and Hacker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hacker lands with a light punch inside.
Hacker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matheus's face.

Hacker manages to break the clinch.
Hacker scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matheus misses with a takedown attempt
and Hacker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hacker lands a head kick. Matheus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Hacker gets a clinch.
Hacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hacker tries to break free but Matheus pushes him back against the cage.
Hacker tries to land a knee to the head but Matheus blocks with his arms.
Hacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hacker is trying to force a seperation but Matheus has the dominant position.
Hacker is pressed up against the cage. Matheus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hacker down to the mat. Hacker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matheus with a poor takedown
and Hacker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matheus shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Hacker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Matheus's cut.
That's time! Hacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Matheus slips a jab and a cross from Hacker.
Matheus misses with a takedown
and Hacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matheus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hacker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hacker.
Hacker misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hacker breaks the clinch.

Hacker closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matheus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gerald Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Matheus.
Hacker is looking to break free of the clinch but Matheus has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hacker is trying to break the clinch but Matheus has him pressed against the cage.
Matheus wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hacker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hacker tries to circle away but Matheus has him pinned against the cage.
Hacker is pushing Matheus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hacker has had enough of the clinch but Matheus keeps him there for the moment.
Matheus can't get the takedown.
Matheus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matheus is trying to maintain a safe position but Hacker gets an underhook and turns Matheus into the cage.
Hacker stalling the fight.
Hacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matheus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matheus prevents Hacker from breaking the clinch.
Matheus fails to pull guard.
Hacker trying to control the position but instead, Matheus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hacker into the cage.
Matheus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hacker smiles and moves away.
Matheus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hacker counters with a series of strikes. Matheus will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matheus has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Matheus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hacker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matheus fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hacker breaks from the clinch.
Matheus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hacker counters with a head kick.
Matheus has his takedown stuffed
and Hacker counters with a head kick. That will keep Matheus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hacker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gerald Hacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hacker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hacker tries to clinch there but Matheus circles away.
Matheus misses with a takedown

and Hacker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hacker scores with a shoulder strike.

Hacker breaks from the clinch.
Hacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matheus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hacker.
Hacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hacker.
Matheus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hacker. Hacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Matheus fails with the takedown
and Hacker counters with a head kick. That will keep Matheus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dante Matheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerald Hacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matheus takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hacker, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hacker!