PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 643 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 97 p4p, 188 weight class). Boris Matusov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Choo
vs
Matusov

180 cm
41
183
29 - 19 - 0

190 cm
31
175
26 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Core Combat
Vegan Gains

Voodoo Nutrition

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 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but Choo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Choo to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matusov with a poor takedown
and Matusov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mew Choo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Choo sprawls well. Choo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Choo wants to clinch up but Matusov keeps it at a distance.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Choo circles away easily
and Choo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Choo throws a body punch but Matusov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choo misses with the combination.
Matusov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Choo throws a series of punches but Matusov moves out of range.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Choo throws a body punch but Matusov moves out of range.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Choo shows good takedown defense.

Choo clinches up against the cage.

Matusov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matusov trying to control from half guard but Choo is working away.
Matusov is looking to pass Choo's guard but actually Choo recovers to full guard.

Matusov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matusov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choo's guard.
Matusov wants to free his trapped foot but Choo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matusov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Choo!
Matusov misses with a head shot.
Matusov tries to take his opponent's back but Choo turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Choo preventing the sweep.
Choo wants to control from the top but Matusov keeps moving.
Matusov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matusov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Choo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Matusov pushes a forearm under Choo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Choo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!