PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clementin Mathieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vic Vantrell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clementin Mathieux's chin.

Mathieux
vs
Vantrell

178 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clementin Mathieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathieux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathieux punishes Vantrell's body with a nice straight punch.
Vantrell misses with a takedown attempt
and Mathieux counters with a straight right hand.
Mathieux misses with a body kick.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathieux as he jumps to the side.
Vantrell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mathieux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!

Mathieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vantrell to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mathieux looking for a guillotine here but Vantrell defends easily.
Vantrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathieux wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathieux is trying to control the position but Vantrell postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathieux throws a right and a left that Vantrell avoids nicely.
Mathieux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Vantrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vantrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell wants to take a breather but Mathieux is having none of it.
Vantrell throws a strike but Mathieux avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vantrell won't allow Mathieux to sweep him here.
Vantrell looking to sit in guard and control but Mathieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vantrell is pulling down on Mathieux's head to control his posture.

Vantrell working for a triangle but Mathieux defends it easily.
Mathieux scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathieux passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vantrell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mathieux 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.
Vantrell dodges the ground and pound from Mathieux.
Vantrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vantrell connects with a nice short shot to Mathieux's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vantrell is keen to just control but Mathieux is a slippery customer.

Vantrell seems to be looking for submissions.
Mathieux is looking to improve his position.
Vantrell working over Mathieux with some ground and pound. Mathieux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Vantrell there.
Mathieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vantrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vantrell's back!
Mathieux trying to control momentarily.
Vantrell trying to control the hands but Mathieux breaks the grip.
Mathieux punches Vantrell on the ear.
Vantrell tries to escape but Mathieux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mathieux.
Vantrell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mathieux's guard. Nice work there by Vantrell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vantrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathieux is keeping the position for now.

Mathieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vantrell defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clementin Mathieux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Vantrell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vantrell is defended easily by Mathieux.
Mathieux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vantrell under the eye.
Mathieux misses with a low kick.
Vantrell dives in and grabs Mathieux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mathieux pushes down on Vantrell's head and hops out.
Clementin Mathieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
A jab from Mathieux does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vantrell clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathieux.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vantrell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathieux tries to throw a body punch but Vantrell avoids it by throwing Mathieux back against the cage.
Vantrell is trying to break the clinch but Mathieux has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mathieux is pressed up against the cage. Vantrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mathieux down to the mat. Mathieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vic Vantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vantrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathieux.
Vantrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mathieux looks to land a combination. Vantrell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux misses the shot to the body.
Mathieux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vantrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mathieux, as that shot connected.
Mathieux stuffs the takedown.
Mathieux thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathieux swings for the body but Vantrell moves out of range.
Clementin Mathieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Vantrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mathieux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vantrell at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vantrell.
Mathieux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vantrell.
Vantrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathieux.

Mathieux moves into the clinch.
Mathieux has Vantrell pushed against the cage.
Vantrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mathieux taking a breather.
Vantrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Mathieux.
Vantrell is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mathieux is pressed up against the cage. Vantrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mathieux down to the mat. Mathieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Mathieux.
Mathieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vantrell on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vantrell avoids the body shot from Mathieux.
Mathieux misses with a two punch combination.
Vantrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathieux is fending him off so far but Vantrell persists. Nope, Mathieux circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathieux scoring well with a low kick there.
Clementin Mathieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathieux connects with a nice looking jab.
Vantrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mathieux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vantrell thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clementin Mathieux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Vantrell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mathieux sprawls well. Mathieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vantrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown but Mathieux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mathieux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mathieux tries to land a knee to the head but Vantrell blocks with his arms.
Mathieux prevents the takedown attempt.
Clementin Mathieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
Mathieux tries a body shot but Vantrell blocks it.
Mathieux trying to stall but Vantrell improves his position.
Vantrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathieux smiles and moves away.
Vantrell shoots in for a double leg but Mathieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vantrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Mathieux misses.
Mathieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mathieux throws a body punch but Vantrell moves out of range.
Vantrell tries to clinch up but Mathieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathieux doesn't manage to clinch there - Vantrell circles away.
Vantrell walks into a jab.
Mathieux is looking to wear down Vantrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Mathieux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell has his takedown stuffed
and Mathieux counters with a left to the body.
Mathieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vantrell moves away.
Vantrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mathieux misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Vantrell counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mathieux manages to get back to half guard.
Vantrell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mathieux defending well though.
Mathieux taking some punishment here, with Vantrell in his half guard.
Mathieux is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux is trying to maintain the position but Vantrell is very close to passing his half guard.

Mathieux looking for submissions off his back.
Mathieux is not content to let Vantrell control the position.

Vantrell is trying to work for a kimura but Mathieux is defending well.
Mathieux wants to get back to full guard.

Mathieux actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mathieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vantrell pulls his head out easily.
Vantrell wants to control but Mathieux is keeping him busy.
Vic Vantrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Vantrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mathieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mathieux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vantrell!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vantrell tries to reverse the position but Mathieux maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clementin Mathieux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathieux, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clementin Mathieux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Clementin Mathieux made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.