PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hindrek Matmati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Topokrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Matmati
vs
Topokrs

212 cm
25
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hindrek Matmati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holden Topokrs!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topokrs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Topokrs closes the distance and clinches.
Matmati lands a body punch.
Matmati tries to circle away but Topokrs has him pinned against the cage.
Matmati prevents Topokrs from breaking the clinch.
Matmati misses with the head strike.
Matmati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Topokrs.

Topokrs tightens his grip and picks Matmati up, before dumping him to the ground. Matmati manages to land in guard.
Topokrs won't allow Matmati to get back to his feet.
Topokrs stays in close to Matmati's body and controls the position.

Holden Topokrs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Matmati feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Topokrss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Topokrs closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Topokrs prevents Matmati from breaking the clinch.
Matmati wants to get back to striking at distance but Topokrs won't allow it.
Matmati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Matmati fails to land.
Topokrs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matmati is trying to break the clinch but Topokrs has him pressed against the cage.
Topokrs tries to circle away but Matmati has him pinned against the cage.
Matmati misses with some punches.
Matmati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matmati tries to circle away but Topokrs has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Topokrs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matmati is trying to keep an underhook but Topokrs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Topokrs prevents Matmati from standing back up.
Topokrs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Holden Topokrs wasn't active enough on the ground.

Topokrs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Topokrs prevents Matmati from escaping the position.
Matmati on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matmati tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmati bucks up and tries to throw Topokrs off but instead Topokrs has got his back!
Matmati wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Topokrs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmati controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Topokrs biding his time, controlling Matmati.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Topokrs looking to break Matmati's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Matmati remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Topokrs will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Topokrs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matmati gets caught napping as Topokrs dives in and scores a takedown. Matmati manages to retain guard.
Topokrs prevents Matmati from getting back to his feet.
Topokrs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Holden Topokrs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Matmati tries to keep at a distance but Topokrs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matmati wants to break free but Topokrs has control.
Matmati wants to break free but Topokrs has control.
Topokrs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matmati tries to work over Topokrs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmati wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matmati pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matmati wants to break the clinch but can't.
Topokrs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matmati has him pressed against the cage.
Matmati is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Topokrs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matmati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Topokrs has him pressed against the cage.

Topokrs has picked Matmati up - he's going for a ride! Topokrs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Topokrs prevents Matmati from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hindrek Matmati just wasn't active enough.
Matmati's jab looks to have found its range, popping Topokrs under the eye.
Topokrs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matmati swivels and escapes.
Topokrs is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmati paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matmati throws a right and a left that Topokrs avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Matmati finds it's target.

Topokrs drives through and clinches with Matmati against the cage.
Matmati looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matmati lands with a light punch inside.
Matmati is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Topokrs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matmatis head.
Matmati is pressed up against the cage. Topokrs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matmati down to the mat. Matmati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matmati lands a body shot.

Topokrs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matmati's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topokrs throwing strikes but missing.
Topokrs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Holden Topokrs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Topokrs is looking to clinch.

Matmati gets caught napping as Topokrs dives in and scores a takedown. Matmati manages to retain guard.
Matmati wants to stand and escape but Topokrs is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Topokrs stays in close to Matmati's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Topokrs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Matmati throws out a loose jab but Topokrs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topokrs moves in looking to clinch but Matmati pushes him off.
Topokrs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topokrs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matmati paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Matmati tries to sprawl but Topokrs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Topokrs wants to pass the guard but Matmati is defending well.
Topokrs thows a huge punch but Matmati dodges it nicely.
Holden Topokrs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matmati looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matmati misses with a hook.
Matmati leaves Topokrs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Topokrs takes the fight into the clinch.
Matmati looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matmati is trying to break free.
Topokrs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matmati wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Topokrs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matmati prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matmati misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matmati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matmati taking a breather.
Matmati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Topokrs.
Matmati wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Topokrs is trying to force a seperation but Matmati has the dominant position.
Matmati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matmati misses with a punch to the body.

Topokrs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Topokrs manages to end up in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs just content to control the position.
Matmati is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hindrek Matmati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ground and pound from Topokrs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Topokrs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Matmati wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Holden Topokrs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matmati works the jab nicely.
Topokrs has a takedown stuffed.
Hindrek Matmati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Topokrs.
Topokrs fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Topokrs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Topokrs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Topokrs!