PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 3326 p4p, 23446 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matsunaga
vs
Bebok

170 cm
45
145
44 - 29 - 2

180 cm
26
130
8 - 69 - 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 44 - 29 - 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 - 69 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bebok.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Bebok slips the punch.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Bebok moves out of range.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bebok will feel that in the morning.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bebok throws a solid leg kick but Matsunaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bebok.
Bebok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bebok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bebok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Bebok avoids them all with ease.
Bebok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Bebok moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebok was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Bebok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matsunaga connects with an inside leg kick.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bebok moves to clinch but Matsunaga breaks away
and Bebok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bebok slips under a jab.
Bebok moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Despite the aggression on Bebok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsunaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Bebok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Bebok avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebok moves away.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Bebok counters with a two punch combo.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bebok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Bebok saw that one coming.
Bebok tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bebok walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
Bebok blocks a jab.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Bebok ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Bebok defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bebok with a series of wild strikes but Bebok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bebok takes one on the button.
Bebok dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Bebok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matsunaga.
A punch combination from Matsunaga misses.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time.
Bebok shoots in but Matsunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebok was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Bebok checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Bebok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Bebok was well out of range.
Matsunaga blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bebok's belly button to the back.
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.
Matsunaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matsunaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Matsunaga.

Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Bebok has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matsunaga manages to pull guard.

Matsunaga has his feet on Bebok's thighs here. He's pushed Bebok off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bebok screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.