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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiyah Matsumoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyah Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punch Rockgroin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockgroin is fending him off so far but Matsumoto persists. Nope, Rockgroin circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsumoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matsumoto stays in close to Rockgroin's body and controls the position.
Rockgroin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsumoto controlling from the top position.
Matsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsumoto won't allow Rockgroin to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto 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.
Rockgroin wants to get back to his feet but Matsumoto passes into half guard.
Rockgroin manages to get to full guard.
Matsumoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matsumoto forces his way into half guard.
Rockgroin wants to improve his position but Matsumoto is controlling well.
Matsumoto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rockgroin gets back to full guard.
Matsumoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin trying to keep a closed guard but Matsumoto is proving a slippery customer.
Matsumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kiyah Matsumoto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Matsumoto shoots in for a double leg but Rockgroin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice shot lands for Rockgroin.
Rockgroin throws a series of punches but Matsumoto moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsumoto gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rockgroin fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Rockgroin shows good takedown defense.
Rockgroin throws a right hand that Matsumoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsumoto also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Rockgroin as Matsumoto shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockgroin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rockgroin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punch Rockgroin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsumoto circles away.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Rockgroin.
Rockgroin misses with a wild combination.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiyah Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Rockgroin.
Horrible takedown by Matsumoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockgroin which made him look bad.
Kiyah Matsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Rockgroin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsumoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockgroin tries to avoid it but Matsumoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockgroin to the ground. Rockgroin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown but Rockgroin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rockgroin doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsumoto circles away.
Horrible takedown by Matsumoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockgroin which made him look bad.
Rockgroin tries to clinch but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matsumoto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matsumoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kiyah Matsumoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Rockgroin throws a right hand that Matsumoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsumoto also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto feints and as Rockgroin raises his hands in defense, Matsumoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockgroin being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto'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.
Rockgroin trying to control the position.
Matsumoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsumoto is working Rockgroin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsumoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rockgroin trying to keep a closed guard but Matsumoto is proving a slippery customer.
Matsumoto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kiyah Matsumoto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockgroin but Rockgroin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Rockgroin does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matsumoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsumoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rockgroin trying to keep a closed guard but Matsumoto is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punch Rockgroin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiyah Matsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsumoto stays in close to Rockgroin's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyah Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsumoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyah Matsumoto!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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