PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heidan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Warren
vs
Matson

187 cm
22
214 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heidan Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matson lands a slapping body shot.
Matson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matson dips to his left and cracks Warren with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Matson as Warren shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Matson there.
Warren takes one on the button.
Warren has a takedown stuffed.
Warren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Matson. That snapped Warren's head back.
Warren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Matson finds it's target.
Matson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Warren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matson - the referee stops the clock and Warren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matson. Warren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Warren drops his hands for a split second and Matson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Warren face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Matson follows up with a right hand that knocks Warren into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Matson!