PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dingleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingleberry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE. Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dingleberry
vs
Matsumoto

180 cm
32
142 lbs
27 - 11 - 2

178 cm
38
170 lbs
30 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
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Merciless Gladiators
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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 27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Dick Dingleberry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto throws out a powerful jab.
Matsumoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsumoto feints and then cracks Dingleberry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dingleberry down.
Matsumoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dingleberry.
Matsumoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matsumoto checks a low kick from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Matsumoto misses.
We've been hearing reports that Dingleberry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsumoto throws a wild body kick that Dingleberry sees coming a mile off.

Matsumoto gets caught flat footed, as Dingleberry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dingleberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
Dingleberry stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Dingleberry pushing down on Matsumoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to improve his position but Dingleberry is controlling well.
Matsumoto is trying to maintain the position but Dingleberry is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsumoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Dingleberry controlling the action here.
Matsumoto is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matsumoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Matsumoto is trying to maintain the position but Dingleberry is very close to passing his half guard.
Dingleberry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsumoto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to hold on to Dingleberry's head to control him but Dingleberry postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kiyoshi Matsumoto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Dingleberry dives in and scores a takedown into Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto is controlling Dingleberry's posture.
Dingleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dingleberry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsumoto is keeping the position for now.
Dingleberry being controlled here momentarily.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dingleberry motions for Matsumoto to come forward. Dingleberry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dingleberry thows a leg kick but Matsumoto checks it
and Matsumoto counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Dingleberry tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dingleberry.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsumoto tried to score with a low kick but Dingleberry checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dingleberry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingleberry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dingleberry tried to score with a low kick but Matsumoto checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dingleberry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matsumoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dingleberry.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dingleberry here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dingleberry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsumoto tries to avoid it but Dingleberry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsumoto to the ground. Matsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dingleberry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matsumoto checks a low kick from Dingleberry.
Matsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsumoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Dingleberry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dingleberry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dingleberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Dingleberry misses
and Matsumoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dingleberry.
Dick Dingleberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingleberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a nice body shot.
Matsumoto scores with a nice right hand.
Dingleberry loads up on a big right hand but Matsumoto slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Dingleberry misses
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Dick Dingleberry has been cut.
Dingleberry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Dingleberry misses.
Dingleberry misses with a head kick.
Dingleberry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Dingleberry - just one landing.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Dingleberry walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Matsumoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsumoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto cracks Dingleberry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dingleberry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingleberry misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry misses with a looping left.
Dingleberry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsumoto is able to avoid easily.
Dingleberry missing with a left hand there. Matsumoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsumoto lands with a shot to the body.
Matsumoto misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsumoto.
Dingleberry connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsumoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Dingleberry misses with a takedown attempt - Matsumoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsumoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dingleberry shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsumoto sprawls well. He's pushed Dingleberry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsumoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Dingleberry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Matsumoto misses.
Nice shot lands for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a jab when Dingleberry was well out of range.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingleberry was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dingleberry throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a leg kick

and Dingleberry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsumoto!
Dingleberry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsumoto keeps working.
Dingleberry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matsumoto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dingleberry is looking to advance position but Matsumoto won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingleberry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dingleberry with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kiyoshi Matsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Dingleberry's cut.
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.

Matsumoto misses with a hook to the body

and Dingleberry counters with a single leg into guard. Matsumoto didn't expect that.
Dingleberry is looking to pass into half guard but Matsumoto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matsumoto is in guard.
Matsumoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsumoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dingleberry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsumoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matsumoto trying to control but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsumoto trying to control but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kiyoshi Matsumoto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matsumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingleberry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dingleberry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsumoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dingleberry somewhat.
Matsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dingleberry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto checks a low kick from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry tries to land a body kick
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsumoto stuns Dingleberry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsumoto.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the body kick from Dingleberry.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingleberry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsumoto - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingleberry takes a swing at Matsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Dingleberry throws a leg kick
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Dingleberry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry throws a lazy right hand but Matsumoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dingleberry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dingleberry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dingleberry throws the left hand but Matsumoto avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Dingleberry coming out on top.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dingleberry misses with a straight left.
Matsumoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Matsumoto as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Dingleberry misses.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Dingleberry moves out of range.
Matsumoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Dingleberry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matsumoto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dingleberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the side of Dingleberry's head but Dingleberry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dingleberry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dingleberry misses with a looping left.
Dingleberry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsumoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingleberry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsumoto swivels and escapes.
Dingleberry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsumoto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto jabs at Dingleberry's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsumoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsumoto punishes Dingleberry's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiyoshi Matsumoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Dingleberry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dingleberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Dingleberry.
Matsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot that sends Dingleberry's belly button to the back.
Matsumoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsumoto throws a right hand that misses

and Dingleberry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matsumoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsumoto is pressing down on Dingleberry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dingleberry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dingleberry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsumoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Dingleberry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dingleberry looking to sit in guard and control but Matsumoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Matsumoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto stands and throws Dingleberry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matsumoto laying and praying for a moment but Dingleberry takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Dingleberry is staying active underneath Matsumoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsumoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dingleberry is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsumoto from advancing to side control.
Dingleberry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dingleberry's head.
Matsumoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dick Dingleberry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dingleberry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dingleberry moves into full guard.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dingleberry wants to sweep here but Matsumoto controlling him for the moment.
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.
The cut man is working on Dick Dingleberry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dingleberry.
An inside leg kick from Dingleberry misses.
Dingleberry tries to land a body kick
letting Matsumoto counter with a right hand.
Dingleberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto.
Dingleberry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dingleberry misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dingleberry walks into a straight right hand from Matsumoto.
Dingleberry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsumoto dodges the punch combination from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsumoto.
A jab lands there for Matsumoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Dingleberry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dingleberry checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsumoto throws a lazy uppercut

so Dingleberry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matsumoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Dingleberry stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Dingleberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry is working hard here to advance position.
Matsumoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsumoto, not yet.
Dingleberry wants to pass the guard but Matsumoto is keeping the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Dick Dingleberry wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matsumoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dingleberry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Matsumoto is predictable there

and Dingleberry counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry landing a few strikes.

Dingleberry goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matsumoto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dingleberry but great work by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is putting a hurting on Dingleberry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matsumoto trying to control the action but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
Dingleberry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingleberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsumoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dick Dingleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dingleberry!
Matsumoto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dingleberry can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matsumoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto thowing shots but they're missing.
Dingleberry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto breaks from Dingleberry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matsumoto looking to control but Dingleberry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Dingleberry.
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 Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kiyoshi Matsumoto! Kiyoshi Matsumoto retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Kiyoshi Matsumoto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.