PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

ODonnell
vs
Matoshin

167 cm
24
156 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
158 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ODonnell throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
ODonnell throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.

ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
Matoshin tries to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling the position.

Matoshin has picked ODonnell up - he's going for a ride! Matoshin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Matoshin wants to pass to mount but ODonnell is defending the position.

Matoshin wants to work for an arm triangle but ODonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matoshin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matoshin wants to stand up but ODonnell is controlling the position.
Matoshin controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matoshin is working away from the top position though.

Matoshin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matoshin wants to stand up but ODonnell is controlling the position.

Matoshin seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matoshin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ODonnell defends it well.

Matoshin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ODonnell is just riding it out for now. Matoshin eventually gives up the hold.
ODonnell is looking to control Matoshin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ODonnell avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Matoshin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matoshin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ODonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matoshin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
ODonnell walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin moves out of range of the leg kick from ODonnell.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ODonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
ODonnell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matoshin cracks ODonnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from ODonnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin throws the left hand but ODonnell avoids the punch easily.
ODonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from ODonnell.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
ODonnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matoshin sizes up ODonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matoshin avoids the head kick by ODonnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from ODonnell misses.
ODonnell needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Matoshin lands a jab to the nose.

ODonnell is rocked!
ODonnell swinging wildly here.
Oh ODonnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin avoids the body shot from ODonnell.
ODonnell seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. ODonnell shakes it off.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but ODonnell ducks down to avoid it.
ODonnell throws a body kick that misses.
ODonnell slips a jab from Matoshin.
ODonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Matoshin.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin throws a head kick but ODonnell moves out of range.

Matoshin clinches up with ODonnell and pushes him back against the ropes.
ODonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is looking for a takedown.
Matoshin is trying to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling him.

Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from ODonnell.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. ODonnell saw that one coming.
ODonnell tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
ODonnell moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but ODonnell moves his leg out of the way.
ODonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for ODonnell.

Matoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ODonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ODonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ODonnell gets underhooks to prevent Matoshin's takedown attempt.
Matoshin tries to score a body lock takedown but ODonnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! ODonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matoshin moves out of range as ODonnell throws a body kick.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Matoshin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ODonnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - ODonnell circles away.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ODonnell momentarily.
Matoshin moves out of range as ODonnell strikes.
Matoshin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ODonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ODonnell lands a nice hook to Matoshin's body. Matoshin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ODonnell works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
ODonnell throws a right hand that Matoshin ducks under and follows up with a left that Matoshin also avoids with ease.
ODonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
ODonnell wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
ODonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ODonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matoshin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Matoshin gets a clinch.
Matoshin working hard to break the clinch.
ODonnell misses with an elbow strike.
Matoshin wants to break free but ODonnell has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ODonnell.
Matoshin has had enough of the clinch but ODonnell keeps him there for the moment.
ODonnell is pressed up against the ropes. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ODonnell down to the mat. ODonnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but ODonnell moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by ODonnell.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
ODonnell misses with a wild combination.
ODonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ODonnell is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ODonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ODonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through ODonnell's defenses.
ODonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ODonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin's jab looks to have found its range, popping ODonnell under the eye.
Matoshin throws a head kick but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ODonnell backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ODonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
ODonnell takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ODonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

ODonnell works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ODonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ODonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
ODonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! ODonnell scrambles back to his feet.
ODonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Matoshin's side.
Matoshin connects with a jab.
Matoshin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ODonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Matoshin avoids the head kick by ODonnell.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as ODonnell jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell misses with a straight right.
Matoshin throws a solid leg kick but ODonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matoshin.
ODonnell tries to clinch up.
ODonnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up but ODonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from ODonnell.
ODonnell throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
ODonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matoshin at a distance.
Matoshin throws a good cross that connects.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ODonnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
ODonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
ODonnell thows a body shot but no joy.
ODonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin throws the left hand but ODonnell avoids the punch easily.
ODonnell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matoshin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ODonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
ODonnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.

ODonnell darts in and clinches Matoshin up against the ropes.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
ODonnell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matoshin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
ODonnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Matoshin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
ODonnell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from ODonnell fails to land.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matoshin jumps guard but ODonnell stands there with Matoshin around his waist. Matoshin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

ODonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. ODonnell shakes it off.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ODonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped ODonnell's head back.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
ODonnell looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
ODonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
ODonnell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
and Matoshin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts ODonnell! He's just covering up as Matoshin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Matoshin!
A very excited looking Toshi Matoshin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bryce ODonnell was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to my opponent he's great fighter. Thanks to king Arthur and fallen champions. Thank you fans next time you see me I'm gonna get the win.'.