PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Matveev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long Duck told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Matveev
vs
Duck

186 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Matveev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Long Duck!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matveev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matveev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duck circles away quickly and effectively.
Matveev misses with a two punch combination.

Duck pushes Matveev up against the cage in a clinch.

Duck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Duck blocks the leg kick.
Duck blocks a jab.
Matveev shoots in for a double leg but Duck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matveev fails with a takedown attempt.
Duck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matveev throws a head kick but Duck moves out of range.
Matveev throws a combination that misses

and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matveev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duck prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Matveev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Duck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matveev misses with a takedown attempt

and Duck moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matveev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matveev is breathing heavily.

Duck manages to break the clinch.
Matveev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Duck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matveev's guard.
Matveev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duck scoring with some ground and pound.
Duck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matveev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duck.
Duck landing some decent shots from guard.
Duck trying to control the position from guard on top but Matveev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matveev misses with a combination

and Duck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duck.

Duck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Duck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matveev as Duck tries to tie him up.
Duck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matveev has him pressed against the cage.
Duck working hard to break the clinch.
Matveev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Duck breaks from the clinch.
Matveev with a poor takedown
and Duck counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matveev throws a left and a right that both miss

and Duck moves into the clinch.
Matveev tries for a takedown but Duck manages to get underhooks.

Duck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matveev falls off balance throwing a combination

and Duck counters by moving into the clinch.
Matveev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matveev's efforts to push away.

Duck jumps guard and drags Matveev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matveev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matveev wants to pass the guard but Duck is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matveev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matveev thows a big elbow that misses.
Matveev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duck is pulling down on Matveev's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matveev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matveev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matveev misses with a takedown attempt

and Duck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Duck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matveev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Duck counters by moving into the clinch.

Duck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duck throws a series of punches but Matveev moves out of range.
Duck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matveev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matveev takes a swing at Duck's ribcage but misses.
Matveev throws a leg kick

and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Duck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Duck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Duck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Matveev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duck counters with a series of strikes. Matveev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matveev lands a two punch combo.
Matveev misses with a double jab

and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Matveev can't break the clinch.

Duck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matveev throws a left and a right that both miss

and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Duck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matveev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duck counters with a one-two to the body.

Duck clinches up against the cage.

Matveev pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matveev wants to stand up but Duck is controlling him.
Duck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matveev is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck wanted to stand there but Matveev had control of the position.
Matveev wants to stand but Duck is controlling the position.
Duck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duck throwing strikes but missing.
Matveev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matveev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matveev avoids the head kick by Duck.
Matveev misses with a wild combination.
Duck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matveev pinned against the cage. Matveev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duck dodges the punch combination from Matveev.
Dmitry Matveev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matveev works over Duck's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matveev falls off balance throwing a combination

and Duck counters with a single leg into guard. Matveev didn't expect that.
Duck postures up and lands a big shot to Matveev's brow.
Duck postures up in Matveev's guard and throws a big left but Matveev blocks it.
Duck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matveev is proving hard to escape from.
Duckis looking to pass into half guard but Matveev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matveev is in guard.
Duck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matveev stops Duck from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duck is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Duck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matveev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duck counters with a two punch combo.
Matveev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Duck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Duck manages to break the clinch.
Matveev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duck slowing the pace effectively.
Matveev is trying to drag Duck to the mat but Duck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Duck lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matveev is keeping the position for now.
Matveev wants to stand and escape but Duck is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Duck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Long Duck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Duck clinches with his opponent.

Duck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matveev throws a combination that misses
and Duck counters with a head kick. That will keep Matveev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matveev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matveev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matveev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matveev misses with a double jab

and Duck counters by clinching up.

Duck manages to break the clinch.
Matveev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Duck counters by clinching up.

Duck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Matveev moves into the clinch.

Duck jumps guard and drags Matveev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duck is trying to keep Matveev in close.
Duck wants to stand but Matveev is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Duck is looking for a triangle but Matveev pushes his legs off easily.
Matveev throws a big right hand that misses.
Duck keeping full guard, as Matveev tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matveev wants to control from the top but Duck keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matveev throws a left and a right that both miss

and Duck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two 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.

Duck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matveev falls off balance throwing a combination

and Duck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Duck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matveev blocks a head kick by Duck.
Matveev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duck counters with a head kick. That will keep Matveev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Duck rushes Matveev and presses him up against the cage.
Matveev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Matveev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matveev tries for a takedown. No joy.

Duck jumps guard and drags Matveev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duck 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.

Duck wriggles free and stands up.
Duck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matveev misses with a combination

and Duck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matveev's guard.
Duck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duck looking to pass the guard.
Duck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Long Duck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duck stops Matveev from standing up.
Matveev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duck won't allow Matveev to get back to his feet.
Duck throwing strikes from guard but Matveev blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dmitry Matveev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matveev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matveev keeps the fight on the outside.
Matveev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duck counters with a big head kick but Matveev shrugs it off.
Matveev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matveev throws a combination that misses

and Duck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matveev won't be happy with that.
Matveev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Duck.
Matveev is pushing Duck's head away, looking to escape. Duck manages to hold on to the position though.

Duck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Matveev sneaks out the side door and pushes Duck away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Long Duck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Duck!