PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Perunamuusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perunamuusi comes to the cage accompanied by Potaatti. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Perunamuusi
vs
Matson

185 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Perunamuusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perunamuusi shoots in for a double leg but Matson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Matson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matson wants to sweep but no luck.
Matson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perunamuusi is controlling him.
Perunamuusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Matson is retaining full guard.
Perunamuusi won't allow Matson to sweep him here.
Perunamuusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perunamuusi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matson dives on top into guard.

Perunamuusi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matson escapes and throws Perunamuusi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Perunamuusi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matson trying to control the position but Perunamuusi is working away.
Perunamuusi is trying to get back to half guard.
Matson trying to control the action but Perunamuusi is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perunamuusi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matson.
Perunamuusi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matson throws out the jab.
Perunamuusi lands a head kick!
Perunamuusi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matson throws the left hand but Perunamuusi avoids the punch easily.
Josh Matson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perunamuusi.
Perunamuusi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matson's waist but Matson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perunamuusi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Perunamuusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Perunamuusi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matson sprawls well initially but Perunamuusi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perunamuusi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perunamuusi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matson's head.
Perunamuusi trying to control the action but Matson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perunamuusi.

Perunamuusi is looking for submissions but instead, Matson has regained full guard.
Matson keeping moving, preventing Perunamuusi from controlling successfully.
Perunamuusi looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.
Perunamuusi tries to clinch but Matson is having none of it.
Matson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perunamuusi.
Perunamuusi fails with a takedown attempt.
Matson throws a shot from downtown. Perunamuusi moves away and avoids it.
Matson looks to land a right hand but Perunamuusi moved out of range.

Perunamuusi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perunamuusi wants to pass the guard but Matson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perunamuusi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matson has control of Perunamuusi's left arm, preventing Perunamuusi from doing any damage.
Perunamuusi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Perunamuusi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Matson stuffs the takedown attempt from Perunamuusi. Perunamuusi gets slowly back to his feet.
Perunamuusi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matson tries to avoid it but Perunamuusi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matson to the ground. Matson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matson misses with a straight left.
Matson leaves Perunamuusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Perunamuusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perunamuusi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Frank Perunamuusi has been cut.
Perunamuusi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perunamuusi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matson. Perunamuusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perunamuusi tries to bum rush Matson with a series of wild strikes but Matson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perunamuusi dives in and grabs Matson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matson pushes down on Perunamuusi's head and hops out.
Matson misses with a looping left.
Perunamuusi slips a jab and a cross from Matson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matson.
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!
Matson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perunamuusi.
Matson throws a series of punches but Perunamuusi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Matson.
Frank Perunamuusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perunamuusi fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Matson misses.
Perunamuusi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matson swivels and escapes.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perunamuusi manages to avoid it.
Matson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Matson as Perunamuusi shoots in.
Perunamuusi slips under a jab from Matson.
Matson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perunamuusi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matson stuffs the takedown.
Perunamuusi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Perunamuusi has managed to clinch.

Matson breaks from the clinch.
Matson slaps away a takedown attempt from Perunamuusi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matson throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perunamuusi shoots in looking for a takedown. Matson tries to sprawl out of it but Perunamuusi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matson throws a big shot that misses.
Perunamuusi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matson as he avoids it easily.
Perunamuusi has a takedown stuffed.
Perunamuusi slips a jab and a cross from Matson.
Perunamuusi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matson as he jumps to the side.
Matson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Perunamuusi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perunamuusi on the side of the head.
Matson throws out a loose jab but Perunamuusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matson leaves Perunamuusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perunamuusi shoots in but no luck this time.
Matson misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson throws a shot from downtown. Perunamuusi moves away and avoids it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Matson! Perunamuusi is backing up but he can't get away as Matson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Perunamuusi and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Matson!