PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saddam Hussain (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. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hussain
vs
Matsumoto

162 cm
37
155 lbs
31 - 9 - 0

178 cm
36
170 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saddam Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Matsumoto's shoulder, as Matsumoto tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
Hussain thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsumoto, as that shot connected.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Hussain is predictable there
and Matsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Hussain backing up. Hussain nods at Matsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Hussain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsumoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Matsumoto scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hussain throws out a leg kick but Matsumoto moves out of range and Hussain only half commits.
Hussain misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the head.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hussain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsumoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Matsumoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsumoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Oooooh!!! Matsumoto has knocked Hussain down with a huge combo! Matsumoto steps away and waves a wobbly Hussain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Hussain is rocked!

It looks like Saddam Hussain has been cut.
Matsumoto punishes Hussain's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Hussain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsumoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hussain's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Hussain off balance momentarily.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
Matsumoto lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hussain - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Matsumoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.