PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clive Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Matuylevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Williams
vs
Matuylevski

185 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
276 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Matuylevski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuylevski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Matuylevski gets the takedown into side control.
Williams really is a fat lump.
Matuylevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Matuylevski tries to score with some ground and pound. Williams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matuylevski tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Matuylevski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Matuylevski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matuylevski but great work by Williams.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matuylevski some visible discomfort.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams scores with punches from side control.
Williams 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.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams cracks Matuylevski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams cracks Matuylevski with a big elbow.
Williams cracks Matuylevski with a big elbow.
Matuylevski looks gassed!
Williams landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matuylevski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Williams grinds an elbow into Matuylevski's temple.
Williams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Williams scores with punches from side control.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Matuylevski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams grinds an elbow into Matuylevski's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matuylevski down.
Williams lands a few punches from side control.
Williams cracks Matuylevski with a big elbow.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams is working Matuylevski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matuylevski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matuylevski can't do much from the bottom here.
Matuylevski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matuylevski to see if he's OK.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Matuylevski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams is putting a hurting on Matuylevski here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Matuylevski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams shoots in and bounces Matuylevski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Matuylevski's brow.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matuylevski can do to turn this around?
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matuylevski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matuylevski's head.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams is working Matuylevski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matuylevski can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Matuylevski has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Matuylevski's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Matuylevski.
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Matuylevski working a defensive guard here.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matuylevski's head.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Matuylevski has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams passes Matuylevski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Matuylevski's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams is nestled in close to Matuylevski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matuylevski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matuylevski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matuylevski is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matuylevski avoid being mounted?
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matuylevski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matuylevski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Williams dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Matuylevski.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Matuylevski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Matuylevski tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Matuylevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Matuylevski from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stands up over Matuylevski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams cracks Matuylevski with a solid left hand.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams works over Matuylevski with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Matuylevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams won't allow Matuylevski to sweep him here.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matuylevski's head.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throws a strike but Matuylevski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams pulls Matuylevski in close to his closed guard and prevents Matuylevski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clive Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Williams!