PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Matthews
vs
Anderson

225 cm
30
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

196 cm
32
262 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Matthews feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.

Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Matthews stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson checks the leg kick.

Matthews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson is trying to buck Matthews off.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Matthews tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matthews.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Matthews misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Anderson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Matthews seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.

It looks like Dean Anderson has been cut.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matthews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews tries to stand and escape but Anderson is controlling the position.
Matthews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Matthews wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Matthews gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theo Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Matthews shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Theo Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Dean Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Matthews drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matthews is looking for the KO!

Anderson is rocked!

Matthews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Anderson wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.

Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Matthews stops Anderson from standing up.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.

Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.

Anderson working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Matthews decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Matthews.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a jab.

That has opened up Dean Anderson's cut even more.
Matthews tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

The cut above Dean Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Matthews throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matthews circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Anderson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Matthews follows Anderson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo Matthews!
Theo Matthews is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Theo Matthews thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.