PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 152 p4p, 135 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 22 p4p, 17 weight class). The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Matsunaga
vs
The Human

170 cm
35
145
32 - 16 - 2

175 cm
34
145
28 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
The Human throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Human gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Human takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
The Human tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
A cross from The Human lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
The Human swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for The Human.
The Human avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by The Human.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
The Human is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
The Human delivers a nice body kick.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
The Human is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human misses with a straight left.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matsunaga cracks The Human with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Matsunaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
The Human tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Human throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Matsunaga.
The Human fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsunaga in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Human. The Human obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga checks a low kick from The Human.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but The Human saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but The Human bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
The Human misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human throws a leg kick that misses.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human walks into a stiff left hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
Matsunaga moves out of range as The Human strikes.
The Human looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Human clobbers Matsunaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. The Human acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
The Human looks to clinch
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from The Human.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by The Human.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

The Human connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Human swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
The Human throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from The Human on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human thuds his shin into the meat of Matsunaga's side.
The Human tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human throws a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Human in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
The Human looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
The Human ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but The Human moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
The Human slips a jab from Matsunaga.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Matsunaga throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
The Human lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human cracks Matsunaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Human tried to score with a low kick but Matsunaga checks it.
The Human moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Human lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga sets himself, and The Human steps forward looking for the clinch! Matsunaga avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands with a right hand.
The Human lands a lovely overhand right.
The Human comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Human circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Human tries a low kick but Matsunaga avoids it.
Nice shot by The Human.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and The Human moves out of range easily.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
The Human displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from The Human.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
The Human staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human's corner calls for a 1-2. The Human obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but The Human moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but The Human avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
The Human explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. The Human knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good shot there by The Human.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from The Human.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human feints and then cracks Matsunaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsunaga down.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga cracks The Human with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from The Human misses.
The Human walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsunaga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Human with a nice calf kick.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsunaga moves out of range as The Human strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from The Human tenderised Matsunaga's leg. Matsunaga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but The Human avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
A jab from The Human misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
A lazy left from The Human finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The Human misses with a straight left.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Human doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
A nice side step and The Human releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
The Human dips to his left and cracks Matsunaga with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from The Human lands.
The Human throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Human dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Human finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Matsunaga.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by The Human.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga lands a head kick!
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
The Human throws a good cross that connects.
The Human defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The Human cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but The Human moves out of range easily.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Human.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by The Human.
The Human darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Human scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for The Human.
The Human explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that The Human avoids nicely.
Matsunaga works the jab nicely.
The Human lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
Matsunaga moves out of range as The Human strikes.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
The Human swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
No joy there for The Human, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Human throws a front kick aimed at Matsunaga's knee but Matsunaga avoids it well.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
A big left from The Human misses.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
The Human lunges at Matsunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsunaga's hand.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
The Human is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsunaga throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Matsunaga defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
Finn The Human spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.