PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Rowland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ojciec Mateusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rowland
vs
Mateusz

200 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prince Rowland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ojciec Mateusz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rowland moves in looking to clinch but Mateusz pushes him off.
Rowland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Mateusz clinches with his opponent.
Mateusz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Mateusz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mateusz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mateusz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rowland preventing the sweep.
Rowland stops Mateusz from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateusz has his hands on Rowland's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowland preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mateusz has his foot on Rowland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rowland works his way back into a safe position though.
Mateusz punching to the body, from the bottom.
Rowland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mateusz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mateusz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowland defends well.
Rowland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mateusz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rowland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rowland tries to land a front kick but Mateusz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rowland is looking to land body kicks.
Rowland avoids the head kick by Mateusz.
Mateusz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rowland tries to close the distance and clinch but Mateusz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mateusz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Prince Rowland has been cut.
Rowland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rowland pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mateusz instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mateusz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rowland uses from the top position.

Mateusz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mateusz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowland tries to stand but Mateusz is controlling from the bottom.
Rowland with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mateusz holds on and takes a little breather.

Mateusz uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Mateusz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rowland's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowland 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.
Mateusz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mateusz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowland is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowland is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ojciec Mateusz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Rowland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mateusz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rowland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mateusz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rowland pushes Mateusz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mateusz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mateusz landing a few strikes.

Rowland is rocked!
Mateusz advances nicely into full mount.
Oh Rowland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mateusz lands a big elbow.

Mateusz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rowland manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mateusz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rowland is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mateusz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ojciec Mateusz!