PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiyah Matsumoto is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Matsumoto
vs
Obomba

168 cm
27
150 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyah Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matsumoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Matsumoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Obomba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obomba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obomba controlling the position.
Obomba looking for a sweep. Not yet Obomba, not yet.
Obomba wants to stand but Matsumoto is controlling the position.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Obomba keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but Obomba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position but Obomba postures up.

Obomba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Obomba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obomba manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsumoto prevents Obomba from getting back to his feet.
Obomba looking to control.
Obomba wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matsumoto prevents Obomba from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsumoto won't allow Obomba to sweep him here.
Obomba controls Matsumoto momentarily but Matsumoto frees himself.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obomba trying to keep a closed guard but Matsumoto is proving a slippery customer.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Obomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Barry Obomba hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Obomba tries to sprawl out of it but Matsumoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Obomba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsumoto tries to clinch but Obomba is having none of it.

Matsumoto has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsumoto tries to stall but Obomba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Matsumoto as the two fighters clinch.
Obomba looking for a takedown.
Matsumoto can't find room to land a body shot as Obomba controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obomba as Matsumoto tries to tie him up.
Obomba tries for a takedown but Matsumoto manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto trying to stall but Obomba improves his position.
Matsumoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Obomba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiyah Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Obomba.
Matsumoto lands with a left to the head.

Obomba turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Obomba manages to end up in side control.
Matsumoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Obomba is thwarting Matsumoto's attempts to control the position.

Obomba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Obomba looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is pressing down on Obomba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obomba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsumoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obomba's guard.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Obomba is keeping the position.
Matsumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Obomba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matsumoto.
Obomba is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Obomba misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Matsumoto.
Obomba avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto jabs at Obomba's body.

Matsumoto scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Obomba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matsumoto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Obomba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matsumoto lands a big elbow.
Matsumoto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obomba is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsumoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsumoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba tries to reverse the position but Matsumoto maintains control.
Obomba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matsumoto looking to control but Obomba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kiyah Matsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Matsumoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Obomba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obomba is looking to get to half guard.
Matsumoto lands a big shot there that rocks Obomba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Matsumoto wants to control the pace but Obomba is squirming around nicely.
Matsumoto working the ground and pound effectively.

Matsumoto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Obomba manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Matsumoto landing a few strikes.
Matsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obomba keeps working.
Obomba is looking for a sweep.

Matsumoto swings around for an armbar but Obomba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obomba is one step ahead there.
Matsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Matsumoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obomba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsumoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto struggling a bit here.
Matsumoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Obomba's best efforts.
Obomba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsumoto's head.

Obomba is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Obomba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsumoto's head.
Obomba wants to free his trapped foot but Matsumoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matsumoto has his hands clasped together around Obomba's back. He's all about the action.
Obomba is thwarting Matsumoto's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Obomba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsumoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obomba postures up in Matsumoto's guard and throws a big left but Matsumoto blocks it.

Matsumoto is looking for a triangle here but Obomba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matsumoto tries to bench press Obomba off him but Obomba keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obomba is looking to take a break and control but Matsumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Matsumoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obomba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Obomba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Obomba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obomba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Matsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obomba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Matsumoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obomba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Matsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obomba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matsumoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obomba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obomba throws a strike but Matsumoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obomba pulls Matsumoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsumoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Obomba blocks nicely.

Obomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obomba trying to control the position.
Matsumoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obomba's head.
Matsumoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obomba working a defensive guard here.
Matsumoto works over Obomba with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a couple of digs.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obomba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsumoto preventing the sweep.
Obomba working a defensive guard here.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obomba working a defensive guard but Matsumoto passes into half guard.
Matsumoto thows a huge punch but Obomba dodges it nicely.
Matsumoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Obomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obomba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barry Obomba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsumoto wants to take a breather but Obomba is having none of it.
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 prevents Obomba from improving his position.
Obomba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsumoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obomba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsumoto slips a nice elbow through Obomba's hands, connecting with Obomba's forehead.
Matsumoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Obomba defends it.
Matsumoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsumoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyah Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsumoto 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kiyah Matsumoto!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Kiyah Matsumoto!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Kiyah Matsumoto!

Kiyah Matsumoto wins by unanimous decision!