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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mayzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiyah Matsumoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Mayzing's chin.
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150 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiyah Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Mayzing!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto gets a double leg takedown into Mayzing's guard.
Matsumoto won't allow Mayzing to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto pushes down on Mayzing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsumoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Mayzing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Mayzing blocks nicely.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayzing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayzing is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayzing keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayzing's guard.
Mayzing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsumoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Mayzing is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsumoto.
Mayzing is trying to stand up here but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayzing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsumoto with the ground and pound but Mayzing uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayzing is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayzing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a couple of digs.
Matsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Matsumoto is looking for a kimura here.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Mayzing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayzing tries to kick Matsumoto off but Matsumoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayzing is just riding it out for now. Matsumoto eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumoto throwing shots but Mayzing is blocking nicely.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Mayzing's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsumoto controlling the pace.
Matsumoto is keen to just control but Mayzing is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayzing moves away.
Matsumoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayzing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayzing closes the distance and clinches.
Mayzing has hold of one of Matsumoto's legs. Matsumoto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mayzing gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mayzing trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Mayzing tries to pass.
Mayzing postures up.
Matsumoto has his foot on Mayzing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayzing works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsumoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayzing trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position but Mayzing postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayzing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto moves into full guard.
Mayzing is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Matsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayzing manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Mayzing keeps moving.
Mayzing wants to get back to his feet but Matsumoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mayzing keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayzing is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto stops Mayzing from standing up.
Matsumoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matsumoto cracks Mayzing with a solid left hand.
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!
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayzing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsumoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayzing is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mayzing is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Mayzing is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
Mayzing is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kiyah Matsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayzing pushes Matsumoto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matsumoto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking to take a break and control but Mayzing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsumoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matsumoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayzing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsumoto working the ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Matsumoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayzing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsumoto but great work by Mayzing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that second round.
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!
Mayzing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsumoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayzing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayzing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayzing wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayzing defends well.
Mayzing trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is looking for a triangle here but Mayzing uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Matsumoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayzing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto gets full guard.
Mayzing trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayzing tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayzing throws a sloppy strike and Matsumoto has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mayzing is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Matsumoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiyah Matsumoto!
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