PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matsuo Misaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Misaki
vs
Huge

174 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matsuo Misaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Huge!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge has his takedown stuffed

and Misaki counters by clinching up.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Matt Huge has been cut.
Huge takes an elbow to the temple.
Huge blocks the elbow strike.

Misaki jumps guard.
Huge throwing strikes from guard but Misaki blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huge wants to pass the guard but Misaki is keeping the position.
Huge throwing strikes but missing.
Huge throwing strikes from guard but Misaki blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huge looking to pass the guard.
Misaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Misaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huge throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huge throws a strike but Misaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Huge wants to improve his position but instead Misaki has moved into half guard.
Huge wants to get back to full guard but Misaki has passed into side control.
An elbow from Misaki crashes against the mat.
Huge tries to buck Misaki off but Misaki is having none of it.
Huge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Misaki off and has taken his back!
Huge throwing strikes and Misaki squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Misaki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Huge.
Huge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huge misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Huge there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Misaki is breathing heavily.
Huge 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.
Misaki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Huge.
Misaki is bucking up trying to escape but Huge cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge landing shots from mount.
Huge throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Misaki because Huge loaded up on that one.
Huge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Huge thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Misaki blocking the ground and pound.
Huge looking to finish with strikes here!
Misaki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Huge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Huge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Huge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Misaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huge dodges an elbow strike from Misaki.
Misaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misaki throws an elbow but misses.
Huge blocks the elbow strike.
Huge blocks an elbow strike from Misaki.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Misaki gets underhooks to prevent Huge's takedown attempt.
Matsuo Misaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Huge.
Huge takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge tries to pull guard but Misaki won't allow it.
Huge blocks an elbow strike from Misaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huge's defenses.
Huge avoids the elbow strike from Misaki, against the cage.
Misaki stops a takedown attempt from Huge.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Misaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huge wants to break free but Misaki has control.
Huge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Misaki.
Huge fails with the takedown

and Misaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Misaki.
Huge takes an elbow to the forehead.

Misaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Misaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Misaki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Huge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Huge fails with the takedown

and Misaki counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Huge takes an elbow to the temple.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misaki gets underhooks to prevent Huge's takedown attempt.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Huge shrugs off.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Huge shrugs off.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Misaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misaki lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Misaki.
Misaki lands a damaging elbow.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Huge tries for a takedown but Misaki manages to get underhooks.

Misaki manages to pull guard.
Huge throws a big right hand that misses.
Huge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huge tries to free his leg and advance position but Misaki is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge throws and elbow that misses. Misaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huge's guard. Nice move by Misaki!
Misaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Misaki preventing the sweep.
Huge is looking to sweep but instead, Misaki has passed into half guard.
Misaki works his way into side control.
Huge wants to get back to his feet but Misaki drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Misaki decides to stand back up.
Matt Huge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Misaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huge takes an elbow to the temple.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Huge shrugs off.
Huge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misaki lands an elbow inside.
Misaki throws an elbow that misses.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Huge shrugs off.
Huge avoids a wild elbow strike from Misaki.
Misaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misaki gets underhooks to prevent Huge's takedown attempt.
Huge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huge is trying to break the clinch but Misaki is controlling him.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Misaki lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misaki throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuo Misaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Huge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Huge clinches up against the cage.
Misaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huge blocks an elbow strike from Misaki.
Huge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Misaki throws an elbow that misses.
Misaki lands an elbow inside.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huge dodges an elbow strike from Misaki.
Misaki lands a damaging elbow.
Misaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huge's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huge's brow.
Huge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Misaki lands a nice elbow.
Misaki is pressed up against the cage. Huge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misaki down to the mat. Misaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsuo Misaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Huge.

Huge closes the distance and pushes Misaki back into the cage.
Huge takes an elbow to the temple.
Misaki lands a nice elbow.
Huge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Nice elbow from Misaki.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Huge wants a takedown.
Misaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misaki lands an elbow just above Huge 's eye.

Misaki pulls Huge into guard.
Huge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huge stands up over Misaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Huge wants to control from the top but Misaki keeps moving.
Huge throws and elbow that misses. Misaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huge's guard. Nice move by Misaki!
Huge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huge is on top in guard.

Misaki pushes Huge off and gets back to his feet.
Huge has his takedown stuffed

and Misaki counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misaki lands an elbow inside.
Misaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Misaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.

Misaki jumps guard.
Huge connects with a couple of short punches.

Misaki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Huge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Misaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Huge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Misaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Huge shrugs off.
Misaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misaki throws an elbow that misses.
Huge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huge has had enough of the clinch but Misaki keeps him there for the moment.
Huge is trying to force a seperation but Misaki has the dominant position.
Huge is trying to break the clinch but Misaki is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Misaki.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Huge in his tracks for a moment.
Misaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huge.
Misaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huge's defenses.
Huge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Misaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huge avoids the elbow strike from Misaki, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Huge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Misaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Misaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Huge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuo Misaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Misaki 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuo Misaki!