PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Aveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Junior Aveira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Junior Aveira seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Aveira
vs
Matsumoto

175 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

168 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Aveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyah Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aveira looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Aveira throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aveira throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
Aveira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsumoto checks it well.
Aveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Aveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Matsumoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aveira's guard.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsumoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matsumoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matsumoto sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aveira seems keen to control Matsumoto's posture.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsumoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsumoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsumoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsumoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsumoto is looking to take a break and control but Aveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsumoto uses his free foot to push down on Aveira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aveira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking to ground and pound but Aveira is blocking nicely.
Matsumoto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matsumoto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matsumoto throwing strikes here but Aveira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Matsumoto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aveira is on top in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsumoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Aveira tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aveira wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aveira stands up over Matsumoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aveira trying to move into half guard but instead Matsumoto has managed to sweep!
Matsumoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsumoto prevents Aveira from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aveira tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aveira misses with a two punch combination.
Aveira avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
A right-left combo lands from Aveira.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsumoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsumoto lands a shot to the body.
Matsumoto lands a body shot in the clinch.

Matsumoto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matsumoto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsumoto on the ground.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Aveira is keeping the position.
Aveira looking to control.
Aveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aveira tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsumoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsumoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aveira is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsumoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matsumoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Aveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsumoto.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matsumoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aveira lands a jab to the nose.
Aveira throws a low kick but Matsumoto avoids it.
Aveira throws a nice looking combination but Matsumoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aveira misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aveira throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsumoto connects with a jab.
Aveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Matsumoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Matsumoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Matsumoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aveira.
Matsumoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aveira taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matsumoto has Aveira pressed against the cage.
Matsumoto receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Aveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsumoto won't allow it.
Matsumoto presses Aveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsumoto wants a takedown.
Junior Aveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.
Stalling in the clinch from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aveira tries to break free but Matsumoto pushes him back against the cage.
Matsumoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyah Matsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Matsumoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aveira prevents a body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Matsumoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Matsumoto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aveira keeps working.
Matsumoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsumoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Aveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Aveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto thows a huge punch but Aveira dodges it nicely.

Matsumoto is looking for a kimura here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsumoto misses with a hook.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Aveira throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsumoto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Matsumoto rushes Aveira and presses him up against the cage.
Junior Aveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsumoto digs a right hand into Aveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aveira's gas tank.
Matsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsumoto goes for a takedown attempt but Aveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aveira throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aveira.
Aveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aveira lands a jab to the head.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Aveira does no damage.
Matsumoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aveira rather than just go for the knockout.
Aveira loads up on a big right hand but Matsumoto slips the punch.
Matsumoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior Aveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.

Matsumoto has Aveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Aveira is looking to control Matsumoto's arms but Matsumoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aveira has his back to the cage.
Aveira gets underhooks to prevent Matsumoto's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Aveira manages to break the clinch.
Aveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Aveira pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsumoto blocks the leg kick.

Matsumoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aveira is staying active underneath Matsumoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Matsumoto is looking for a kimura but Aveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsumoto to get the leverage.
Aveira wants to stand back up but Matsumoto manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matsumoto takes a little break here. Aveira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kiyah Matsumoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsumoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aveira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Matsumoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kiyah Matsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsumoto happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyah Matsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsumoto 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyah Matsumoto!