PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 4225 p4p, 3863 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Futoshi Matsunaga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Matsunaga
vs
Bebok

170 cm
45
145
41 - 28 - 2

180 cm
25
130
8 - 64 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 28 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 64 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Bebok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bebok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Bebok tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Bebok misses
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bebok throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bebok.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsunaga catches Bebok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bebok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bebok.
Bebok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bebok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsunaga jabs at Bebok's body.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bebok shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bebok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bebok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Matsunaga as Bebok shoots in.
Bebok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Bebok's ribs.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bebok knows he should have avoided that one.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsunaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsunaga scores with a one two! Bebok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bebok takes one on the button.
Bebok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bebok shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Bebok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebok. Bebok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bebok doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Bebok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bebok circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Bebok saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bebok.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bebok.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bebok unleashes a big counter combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok tries for a takedown but Matsunaga circles away easily
and Matsunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bebok looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga digs a good hook to Bebok's body.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Bebok walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Bebok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bebok's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Bebok shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls well. He's pushed Bebok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's time! Matsunaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Bebok's head back.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
Bebok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga with a jab.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Bebok avoids it well.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bebok backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebok connects with a leg kick.
Bebok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Bebok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bebok's head.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Bebok into the cage.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bebok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsunaga jabs at Bebok's body.
Bebok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bebok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bebok stumbling back into the cage.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsunaga but Matsunaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bebok sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bebok walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsunaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Bebok with that takedown attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bebok doesn't seem bothered though.
Bebok blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Bebok wants to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch position.
Bebok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bebok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bebok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bebok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
A low kick from Bebok is predictable there
and Matsunaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Bebok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bebok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsunaga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Bebok tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bebok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga stalks Bebok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bebok's face. Bebok staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebok defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bebok wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
Bebok is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matsunaga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bebok.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bebok wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Bebok's body.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Matsunaga punishes Bebok's body with a nice straight punch.
Bebok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Bebok on that attempt.
Bebok throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Bebok only half commits.
Bebok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebok. Bebok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrzej Bebok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
Bebok misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga works over Bebok's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
No luck for Bebok with that takedown attempt.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Bebok has a takedown stuffed.
Matsunaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Bebok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bebok.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bebok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bebok.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bebok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bebok shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsunaga tries to sprawl out of it but Bebok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsunaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsunaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bebok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bebok.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bebok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bebok shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body kick.
Bebok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bebok.
Bebok fails with the takedown.
Bebok takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bebok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Bebok's head.
Bebok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsunaga stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bebok is looking to clinch but Matsunaga is avoiding it.
Matsunaga works Bebok's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bebok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bebok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matsunaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsunaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Bebok off the cage and back into range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bebok fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Bebok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bebok scrambles back to his feet.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bebok takes a step back to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Matsunaga there.
Matsunaga thuds his shin into the meat of Bebok's side.
Andrzej Bebok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bebok misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsunaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.