PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Burgundy
vs
Matsumoto

172 cm
25
155 lbs
11 - 1 - 1

178 cm
31
170 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy misses with a hook.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgundy is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto defending well as Burgundy loads up on a big left hand.
Matsumoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burgundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsumoto.
Burgundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burgundy lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto tries to land a front kick but Burgundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy slips a jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Burgundy tries to score with a low kick but Matsumoto moves his leg out of the way.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgundy at a distance.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot that snaps Burgundy's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgundy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsumoto - the referee stops the clock and Burgundy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsumoto. Burgundy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut
and Burgundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Matsumoto there.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto works Burgundy's body with a nice hook.
Burgundy lands a slapping body shot.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Burgundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Matsumoto misses
and Burgundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burgundy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matsumoto thinking.
Matsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burgundy cracks the inside of Matsumoto's front leg.
Burgundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Burgundy.
Burgundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
A slow jab from Matsumoto misses its intended target.
Burgundy misses with a head kick.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgundy throws a big shot that misses.
Matsumoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burgundy lands a leg kick that knocks Matsumoto off balance momentarily.
Matsumoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burgundy misses with a body shot.
Burgundy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burgundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsumoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto lands a nice hook to Burgundy's body. Burgundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsumoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.
Burgundy slips a jab from Matsumoto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy digs a good body shot into Matsumoto's ribs.
Burgundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyoshi Matsumoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy takes one on the button.
Matsumoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burgundy counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsumoto blocks a head kick by Burgundy.
Matsumoto digs a good hook to Burgundy's body.
Matsumoto shoots for a takedown but Burgundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsumoto scores with a hook to the body. Burgundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burgundy moves away from the strike by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto fails with the takedown.
Burgundy scores with a jab. Matsumoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsumoto misses with a right hand
letting Burgundy counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burgundy ducks under a wild hook from Matsumoto.
Burgundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy tries to clinch up.
Matsumoto fails with the takedown.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyoshi Matsumoto.
Matsumoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto lands a jab to the nose.
Matsumoto connects with a single shot there.

Matsumoto rushes Burgundy and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsumoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
Burgundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burgundy digs a right hand underneath Matsumoto's ribcage. Matsumoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
Burgundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Matsumoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matsumoto is looking for a takedown.
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
Matsumoto misses with some punches.
Burgundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Burgundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matsumoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burgundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Matsumoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Matsumoto throws knees to the body.
Burgundy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsumoto gets through Burgundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsumoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgundy working aggressively here.
Burgundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsumotos head.
Ron Burgundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Matsumoto lands a shoulder strike.
Matsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Burgundy manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgundy takes one on the button.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsumoto lands a body shot.
Matsumoto tries to score with a low kick but Burgundy moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
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.

Burgundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsumoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burgundy takes one to the chin there.

Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Burgundy is keeping the position.
Matsumoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burgundy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsumoto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Matsumoto is working an open guard so Burgundy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burgundy misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.

Matsumoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burgundy to the mat! Burgundy manages to get full guard.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto postures up in Burgundy's guard and throws a big left but Burgundy blocks it.
Matsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto trying to control but Burgundy is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto is stalling in the full guard.
Matsumoto throws a strike but Burgundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Burgundy from controlling successfully.

Matsumoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burgundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burgundy stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position but Burgundy postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ron Burgundy just wasn't active enough.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsumoto under the eye.
Burgundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Burgundy jabs at Matsumoto's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyoshi Matsumoto really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matsumoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsumoto lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Matsumoto catches Burgundy right on the button with a cross.
Matsumoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burgundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Matsumoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Burgundy which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Burgundy misses
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgundy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burgundy counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsumoto shrugs it off.
Matsumoto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burgundy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burgundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that misses
and Burgundy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto cracks Burgundy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsumoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Burgundy scores with a nice right hand.
Matsumoto misses with a hook. Burgundy ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto clobbers Burgundy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burgundy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Burgundy's ribcage but misses.
Matsumoto misses with the combination.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut
and Burgundy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burgundy lands a body shot.

Burgundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsumoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsumoto throws a head punch that misses.
Burgundy tries to work over Matsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy tries to work over Matsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matsumoto misses with a body punch.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Matsumoto.
Burgundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Burgundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
Burgundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Burgundy blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Burgundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgundy lands a body shot.
Burgundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsumoto's calf.
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!
Burgundy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsumoto.
Burgundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsumoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsumoto throws a good cross that connects.
Burgundy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burgundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a decent looking hook.
Burgundy slips a straight right by Matsumoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kiyoshi Matsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lands a head kick!
A cross from Matsumoto lands.
Burgundy is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burgundy.
Burgundy avoids the head kick by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Burgundy lands a two punch combo.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut
enabling Burgundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Burgundy's ribcage but misses.
Matsumoto throws the left hand but Burgundy avoids the punch easily.
Burgundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumoto misses with a looping right.
Matsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto jabs Burgundy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsumoto scores with a four punch combination!
Matsumoto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot to the liver by Burgundy. Beautiful body shot.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a leg kick
and Burgundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsumoto blocks the body kick.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgundy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matsumoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Burgundy!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burgundy?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matsumoto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burgundy is now in Matsumoto's guard. A big mistake from Matsumoto there, giving up the dominant position!
Burgundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burgundy wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Burgundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burgundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.

Ron Burgundy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
An inside leg kick from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.

Burgundy tries to keep at a distance but Matsumoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsumoto lands an elbow that stopped Burgundy in his tracks for a moment.
Burgundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsumoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kiyoshi Matsumoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.