PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 2619 p4p, 5837 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Matsunaga
vs
Bebok

170 cm
45
145
43 - 28 - 2

180 cm
26
130
8 - 67 - 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 43 - 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 - 67 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bebok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Bebok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Bebok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bebok throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga lands with a cross.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bebok looks for a takedown but Matsunaga sprawls well.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Bebok's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Bebok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Matsunaga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matsunaga stalks Bebok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bebok's face. Bebok staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga clobbers Bebok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bebok takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Bebok's ribs.
Bebok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Bebok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bebok is defended easily by Matsunaga.
Bebok looks winded!
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga is looking to slow Bebok down with leg kicks.
Bebok tries to clinch but Matsunaga is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Bebok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bebok's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Bebok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bebok stumbling back into the cage.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Bebok knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga punishes Bebok's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Bebok's head.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Bebok wants to counter with a clinch but Matsunaga pushes him away.
Bebok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bebok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bebok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bebok motions for Matsunaga to come forward. Bebok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Bebok doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bebok.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
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!
Bebok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bebok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsunaga - the referee stops the clock and Bebok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsunaga. Bebok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bebok doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsunaga circles away.
Bebok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bebok shoots in for a double leg but Matsunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
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 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bebok has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Bebok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga thumps Bebok with a low kick.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsunaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bebok takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsunaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matsunaga scores with a hook to the body. Bebok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bebok on the side of the head.
Bebok shoots for a takedown but Matsunaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Bebok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Bebok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bebok tries to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Bebok's body. Bebok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bebok throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beboks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsunaga jabs Bebok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bebok is breathing heavily.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Bebok shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Bebok dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bebok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsunaga is fending him off so far but Bebok persists. Nope, Matsunaga circles away and we're back to standing.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Andrzej Bebok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Bebok avoids them all with ease.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Bebok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Bebok off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bebok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Bebok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bebok tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
As Bebok looks to move away, Matsunaga throws a big counter combo but Bebok just gets out of the way.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Bebok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bebok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Bebok shakes it off.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Matsunaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bebok ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
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.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bebok on the side of the head.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bebok's sensitive parts.
Bebok drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bebok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bebok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Matsunaga feints and then cracks Bebok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the head.
Matsunaga stalks Bebok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bebok's face. Bebok staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bebok is looking for the big counter here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Bebok wants to slow Matsunaga down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bebok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Bebok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Matsunaga as he checks the leg kick.
Bebok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsunaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bebok somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga scores with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bebok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga cracks Bebok with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga throws a combination. Bebok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Bebok's body. Bebok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bebok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsunaga to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsunaga!
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bebok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bebok has time to react.
Matsunaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga delivers a nice body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bebok momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bebok takes one to the side of the head.
Bebok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bebok there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsunaga. That's going to slow Bebok down.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsunaga duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Matsunaga. No joy for Bebok on that attempt.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga dips to his left and cracks Bebok with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bebok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bebok wants to clinch.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bebok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bebok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bebok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Bebok ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bebok stumbling back into the cage.
Andrzej Bebok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bebok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.

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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
An out of breath Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.