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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hachiro Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkinson comes to the ring accompanied by Set to Fail. Matsui has chosen Solvent by Skinny Puppy as his entrance music. Rowan Atkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



180 cm
32
170 lbs
14 - 5 - 0
173 cm
29
163 lbs
11 - 5 - 0
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hachiro Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Matsui decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atkinson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsui won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Matsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson is pulling down on Matsui's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsui, at least for the moment.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matsui looking to pass the guard.
Matsui trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hachiro Matsui has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Atkinson shoots in and drives through. Matsui sprawls well.
Atkinson goes for a double leg but Matsui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Matsui continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsui wants a takedown.
Matsui tries to score a body lock takedown but Atkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atkinson is working for takedown but Matsui is calmly controlling the position for now.
Atkinson looking for a takedown.

Atkinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Matsui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkinson is aware though and is defending well.
Atkinson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matsui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atkinson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Matsui trying to keep a closed guard but Atkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Matsui working a defensive guard here.

Matsui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson stays in close to Matsui's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Matsui is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Matsui looking to control.

Matsui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson won't allow Matsui to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsui swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Matsui felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsui keeps working.
Matsui gets full guard.

Matsui is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Atkinson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Atkinson trying to control but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsui is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matsui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkinson is aware though and is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson won't allow Matsui to sweep him here.

Matsui is looking for a triangle here but Atkinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Atkinson controls the position.
Matsui manages to get back to half guard.
Matsui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkinson is pushing down on Matsui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsui is fighting to maintain full guard but Atkinson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Matsui actively working from the bottom here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsui wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsui is pressing down on Atkinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matsui can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atkinson controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Matsui looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Atkinson looking to score a takedown here. Matsui is defending well but Atkinson drives through and ends up in Matsui's guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Matsui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsui is retaining full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Matsui looking to control but Atkinson passes into half guard.

Matsui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Matsui defending well.
Matsui trying to get back to full guard but Atkinson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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!
Matsui tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsui keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsui is looking to escape.
Matsui can't escape the position.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsui is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rowan Atkinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Matsui shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Atkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
Atkinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matsui for as long as he can get away with.
Atkinson prevents Matsui from improving his position.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atkinson is thwarting Matsui's attempts to control the position.

Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Matsui. No joy for Atkinson on that attempt.
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsui is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Matsui circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsui defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Matsui or perhaps it was just good defense by Atkinson which made him look bad.
Matsui shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkinson sprawls well. Atkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsui gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Atkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsui sprawls well initially but Atkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsui wants to get back to full guard.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Matsui defending well.
Atkinson prevents Matsui from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkinson in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsui wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Atkinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsui is fending him off so far but Atkinson persists. Nope, Matsui circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsui fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Matsui shoots in looking for a takedown. Atkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Matsui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Atkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkinson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Matsui counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Atkinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkinson controls Matsui momentarily but Matsui frees himself.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
Matsui looking to pass the guard.
Matsui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Matsui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Atkinson has one of Matsui's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsui working away.
Matsui trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Atkinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkinson tries to bench press Matsui off him but Matsui keeps the position.
Atkinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Matsui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Matsui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is looking to advance position but Atkinson won't allow it.
Rowan Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson has control of Matsui's left arm, preventing Matsui from doing any damage.
Matsui trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Matsui tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Atkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matsui stuffs the takedown attempt from Atkinson. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsui goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Atkinson continues to drive forward.

Atkinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Atkinson advances to mount.
Matsui is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Matsui can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control but Matsui is having none of it.
Matsui tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Atkinson tries to control but Matsui wriggling away.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsui is trying desperately to improve position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsui is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson trying to control but Matsui is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Atkinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Atkinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Atkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsui pinned against the ropes. Matsui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Atkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Matsui looking for submissions off his back.
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Matsui is defending well.
Matsui tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsui trying to control the position.
Atkinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Matsui keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rowan Atkinson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atkinson.

Matsui shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Matsui seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Matsui keeps him under control.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Matsui preventing the sweep.
Atkinson pulls Matsui in close to prevent any damage.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matsui is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matsui is looking to get to half guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Matsui is having none of it.
Matsui can't escape the position.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Matsui is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling from mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matsui is trying to escape the mount.
Atkinson looking to control but Matsui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsui tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.
Matsui slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsui regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Matsui working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
Matsui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson stands and throws Matsui's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsui keeps trying to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matsui's legs.
Matsui wants to control but Atkinson postures up.
Matsui is looking to reverse the position.
Matsui looks to move to half guard but instead Atkinson has passed into mount! Damn!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Matsui bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rowan Atkinson just wasn't active enough.
Matsui shoots for a double leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls well. He's pushed Matsui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atkinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsui circles away.
Matsui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Matsui counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rowan Atkinson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Matsui shoots for a takedown but Atkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkinson swivels and escapes.
Rowan Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsui will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rowan Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hachiro Matsui.
Matsui fails with a takedown attempt.

Atkinson scores with a takedown into Matsui's guard.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsui is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui is letting Atkinson control him for a moment.
Atkinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matsui wants to control but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson advances to mount.
Matsui working to try and regain half guard.
Matsui sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matsui tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui gets full guard.

Matsui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsui is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Atkinson controlling from the top position.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.

Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Matsui's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkinson content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Atkinson prevents Matsui from improving his position.
Matsui trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Matsui is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Atkinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Matsui is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.

Matsui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Matsui looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Matsui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson stands and throws Matsui's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matsui struggling a bit here.
Matsui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsui trying to remain calm as Atkinson controls from the top position.
Matsui is looking for a sweep.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matsui will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matsui is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Matsui is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rowan Atkinson.
Atkinson goes for a double leg but Matsui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Matsui continues to drive forward.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsui tries to score a body lock takedown but Atkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Matsui has clasped his hands together around Atkinson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Atkinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsui is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson won't allow Matsui to pass to mount.
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Matsui is fighting to break Atkinson's control of his arms but Atkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully.
Matsui trying to move into half guard but instead Atkinson has managed to sweep!
Atkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matsui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson won't allow Matsui to sweep him here.
Matsui can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Atkinson prevents Matsui from improving his position.
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson controlling the action here.
Atkinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atkinson works his way into side control.
Matsui is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Atkinson had his way with Hachiro Matsui in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Matsui leaves Atkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atkinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atkinson shoots for a takedown but Matsui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson shoots in for a double leg but Matsui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsui stuffs the takedown attempt from Atkinson. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsui will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atkinson's waist but Atkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsui off to one side.
Matsui shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsui fails with the takedown.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsui avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Matsui with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Atkinson.
Matsui can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsui is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsui gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Atkinson trying to control but Matsui is having none of it.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui regains half guard.
Atkinson wants to control but Matsui is keeping him busy.

Matsui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Matsui dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

Atkinson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matsui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Atkinson doesn't have the hooks in and Matsui manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsui pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsui tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson gets full guard.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Matsui controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson has control of Matsui's left arm, preventing Matsui from doing any damage.
Atkinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsui tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Matsui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkinson is pressing down on Matsui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsui is holding on for now.
Atkinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matsui is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Matsui is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Rowan Atkinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Matsui doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matsui won't be happy with that.
Matsui tries to improve position but can't.
Atkinson controlling the position.
Atkinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Matsui's face as Atkinson controls the position.
Matsui tries to buck Atkinson off but Atkinson is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson slows the pace down.
Matsui tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsui wants to control but Atkinson postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson wants to control but Matsui is keeping him busy.

We're going to have a standup here because Rowan Atkinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matsui has his takedown stuffed

and Atkinson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matsui's guard now.
Matsui tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Matsui isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks Matsui on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atkinson!
Matsui is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Atkinson tries to advance to mount but Matsui denies him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsui is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsui is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Rowan Atkinson!

Rowan Atkinson wins by unanimous decision!

Rowan Atkinson retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Rowan Atkinson took to the microphone: 'I'm the champ bitch, I ain't gotta show the belt'.
Hachiro Matsui was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight, I gotta give props to my opponent. He did what he had to do. But I'm not done and I'll be back stronger next time! Thank you to my fans and sponsors. '.
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