PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yves Trudeau (ranked 284 p4p, 40 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 692 p4p, 100 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trudeau
vs
Matusov

155 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Matusov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trudeau defends it well.
Trudeau throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.
Trudeau stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Trudeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Trudeau swings for the body but Matusov moves out of range.
Trudeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matusov.
Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trudeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trudeau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Matusov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trudeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matusov is working away from the top position though.

Matusov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trudeau is just riding it out for now. Matusov eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trudeau actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working.

Matusov is looking for a kimura but Trudeau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matusov to get the leverage.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Trudeau is defending the position.

Trudeau looking for submissions off his back.
Trudeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but Trudeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matusov trying to control from Trudeau's half guard. Trudeau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Trudeau is looking for a triangle here but Matusov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Matusov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trudeau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matusov's guard! Nice work there by Trudeau!
Matusov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing Trudeau from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Matusov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trudeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trudeau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matusov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trudeau puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trudeau tries to stand and escape but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov wants to control but Trudeau is keeping busy.
Matusov wants to improve his position but Trudeau is controlling well.
Matusov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trudeau tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matusov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matusov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Matusov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trudeau pinned against the cage. Trudeau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matusov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trudeau as he jumps to the side.
Matusov slips a jab from Trudeau.
Matusov feints the counter takedown.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Trudeau sprawls well.
Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Trudeau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matusov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Trudeau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown. Trudeau tries to sprawl out of it but Matusov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trudeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Matusov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trudeau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Trudeau working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.

Matusov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Matusov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trudeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matusov has managed to get both his arms back between Trudeau's legs - danger averted.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Trudeau keeps moving.

Trudeau working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.

Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov is still trying to improve position.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trudeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov pushing down on Trudeau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trudeau is not content to let Matusov control the position.

Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matusov trying to control from half guard but Trudeau is working away.
Matusov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trudeau!
Trudeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trudeau has given up his back. Will we see Matusov going for some submissions?
Well, with Matusov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Trudeau is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is not going to allow Trudeau to sit and survive in this position.
Will Matusov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Matusov working for the choke.
Trudeau trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Trudeau defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boris Matusov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

No luck for Matusov with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Trudeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matusov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matusov takes one to the chin there.
Trudeau is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matusov moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Matusov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.

Trudeau cracks Matusov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Matusov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trudeau finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau stuffs the takedown.
Yves Trudeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Trudeau sprawls well.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Trudeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trudeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matusov's head.

Matusov is rocked!
Matusov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trudeau as he avoids it easily.
Matusov is still on wobbly legs! Can Trudeau finish him?
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Matusov moved out of range.
Trudeau fakes the body blow, causing Matusov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Matusov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yves Trudeau!
A relieved looking Yves Trudeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.