PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Overstreet
vs
Matsumoto

176 cm
29
157 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

168 cm
41
150 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Volga Overstreet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiyah Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Overstreet.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.

Matsumoto gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsumoto prevents Overstreet from improving his position.
Overstreet gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet has his hands on Matsumoto's head, controlling the position.
Overstreet wants to sweep here but Matsumoto controlling him for the moment.
Matsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overstreet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overstreet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Overstreet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsumoto manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Overstreet stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Overstreet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overstreet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsumoto.
Volga Overstreet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overstreet lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsumoto thuds a left hand into Overstreet's body.
Overstreet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto shoots for a takedown but Overstreet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overstreet misses with a low kick.

Overstreet pushes Matsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.

Overstreet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overstreet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volga Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Matsumoto gets a clinch.
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 has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overstreet after a bit of a struggle.
Overstreet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Overstreet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is pushing Overstreet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Matsumoto.
Overstreet blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overstreet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsumoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsumoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet throws a hook but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overstreet, as that shot connected.
Overstreet looks to land a right hand but Matsumoto moved out of range.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet scores with a jab. Matsumoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the side of Overstreet's head but Overstreet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Overstreet does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Overstreet.
Overstreet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
Overstreet misses the shot to the body.
Matsumoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Overstreet jabs Matsumoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overstreet.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto misses with a looping left.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overstreet lands a high kick!
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot that sends Overstreet's belly button to the back.
Overstreet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overstreet is looking to slow Matsumoto down with leg kicks.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown but Overstreet sprawls well.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto is looking to clinch but Overstreet is avoiding it.
Matsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overstreet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Overstreet.
Matsumoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Overstreet rather than just go for the knockout.
Overstreet punishes Matsumoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Overstreet throws a shot from downtown. Matsumoto moves away and avoids it.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volga Overstreet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Matsumoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Overstreet doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Overstreet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsumoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overstreet.
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Overstreet lands with a straight right. Matsumoto didn't see that one coming.
Overstreet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Overstreet throws a series of punches but Matsumoto avoids them all with ease.
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.
A combination from Overstreet does no damage.
Overstreet throws a head kick that Matsumoto semi-blocks.
Overstreet tries to land a leg kick but Matsumoto saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsumoto under the eye.
Overstreet throws the left hand but Matsumoto avoids the punch easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Overstreet - that will leave a mark!
Overstreet throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overstreet. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overstreet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Overstreet connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Overstreet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsumoto's calf.
Overstreet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsumoto.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Overstreet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Overstreet is looking to score with low kicks.
Overstreet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overstreet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volga Overstreet is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matsumoto darts in and clinches Overstreet up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matsumoto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Overstreet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Overstreet keeps moving.
Matsumoto stopping the sweep attempt from Overstreet.

Overstreet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matsumoto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Matsumoto jumps guard but Overstreet stands there with Matsumoto around his waist. Matsumoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsumoto is working Overstreet over against the cage.
Overstreet digs a right hand underneath Matsumoto's ribcage. Matsumoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto pushes Overstreet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matsumoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overstreet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overstreet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overstreet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
A short right from Overstreet.
Matsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Overstreet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Overstreet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matsumoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Overstreet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet misses the jab.
Overstreet lands a jab to the nose.
Matsumoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsumoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Overstreet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Overstreet.
Matsumoto missing with a left hand there. Overstreet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsumoto moves forwards but Overstreet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Matsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Overstreet gets double underhooks and turns Matsumoto into the cage.
Overstreet pushes Matsumoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Overstreet.

Overstreet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overstreet.
Matsumoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overstreet's waist but Overstreet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsumoto off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volga Overstreet dominated that second round.
That's time! Overstreet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Matsumoto tries to keep at a distance but Overstreet has taken the fight into the clinch.

Overstreet breaks from the clinch.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Overstreet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsumoto blocks a leg kick.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Overstreet. Matsumoto shrugs it off though.
Overstreet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsumoto momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsumoto.
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overstreet throws a low kick, looking for Matsumoto's leg but Matsumoto calmly moves out of range.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up but Overstreet circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Overstreet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet connects with a body shot that sends Matsumoto's belly button to the back.
Matsumoto misses with a looping left.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overstreet to score with a decent uppercut.
Overstreet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Overstreet. No joy for Matsumoto on that attempt.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Matsumoto saw that one coming.
Matsumoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matsumoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Overstreet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsumoto.
Decent striking displayed by Overstreet there.

Overstreet closes the distance and pushes Matsumoto back into the cage.
Overstreet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsumoto can do to turn this around?
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!
Overstreet is pressed up against the cage. Matsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overstreet down to the mat. Overstreet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matsumoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsumoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsumoto blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overstreet.
Matsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Overstreet pushes him off.
Overstreet slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Overstreet scores with a leg kick.
Overstreet misses with a wild combination.
Matsumoto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsumoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Overstreet - the referee stops the clock and Matsumoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Overstreet. Matsumoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Overstreet lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Overstreet.
A jab from Matsumoto misses.
Matsumoto has a takedown stuffed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Overstreet - that will leave a mark!
Matsumoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet connects with a nice looking jab.
Overstreet misses with a body kick.
Overstreet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overstreet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Overstreet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Overstreet.
A jab from Overstreet does it's job there.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Overstreet's ribcage but misses.
Overstreet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsumoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overstreet counters with a nice body shot.
Overstreet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Overstreet scores with a jab. Matsumoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Overstreet throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Overstreet.
Matsumoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Overstreet.
Overstreet stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up but Overstreet circles away and keeps his distance.

Matsumoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Overstreet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Overstreet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsumoto backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto misses with a hook to the ribs.

Overstreet manages to break the clinch.
Kiyah Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volga Overstreet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overstreet 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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