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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naulapyssy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulapyssy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naulapyssy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naulapyssy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Naulapyssy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naulapyssy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews tries to clinch but Naulapyssy moves out of range.
Matthews throws a right hand that Naulapyssy ducks under and follows up with a left that Naulapyssy also avoids with ease.
Matthews scores with a hook.
Matthews drops Naulapyssy with a beautiful combination! Naulapyssy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Matthews is looking for the KO!
Naulapyssy is rocked!
It looks like Frank Naulapyssy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Naulapyssy's ribs.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Naulapyssy knows he should have avoided that one.
Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews tries to clinch there but Naulapyssy circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Matthews tries to clinch but Naulapyssy is having none of it.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naulapyssy. Naulapyssy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naulapyssy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Naulapyssy.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Naulapyssy looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Naulapyssy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matthews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Naulapyssy.
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Naulapyssy backpedaling.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a good cross that connects.
Matthews wants to slow Naulapyssy down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Naulapyssy with an uppercut!
Naulapyssy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Matthews tries to break free but Naulapyssy pushes him back against the cage.
Naulapyssy has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naulapyssy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Naulapyssy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthews can't break the clinch.
Naulapyssy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Naulapyssy is controlling him.
Naulapyssy has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Naulapyssy tries for a takedown but Matthews manages to get underhooks.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Naulapyssy has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Naulapyssy has the dominant position.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Naulapyssy has him pressed against the cage.
Naulapyssy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Naulapyssy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naulapyssy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews looks for the body kick but Naulapyssy saw that one coming.
Matthews sizes up Naulapyssy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naulapyssy dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthews. That snapped Naulapyssy's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Naulapyssy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naulapyssy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naulapyssy can do to turn this around?
Naulapyssy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naulapyssy goes for a takedown attempt but Matthews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Naulapyssy.
Matthews tries to bum rush Naulapyssy with a series of wild strikes but Naulapyssy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews lands with a hook. Naulapyssy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Naulapyssy throws a nice head kick!
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews wants to clinch
and Naulapyssy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matthews won't be happy with that.
Naulapyssy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy throwing strikes but Matthews manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews works to advance to full mount. Naulapyssy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Naulapyssy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Naulapyssy blocking the ground and pound.
Matthews throwing strikes here but Naulapyssy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Matthews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Naulapyssy is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matthews throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Naulapyssy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matthews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matthews throwing strikes but Naulapyssy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Matthews trying to control from half guard but Naulapyssy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy pushes Matthews off looking to stand but Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matthews is looking for a kimura but Naulapyssy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matthews to get the leverage.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Naulapyssy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naulapyssy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naulapyssy is trying to stand back up but Matthews is controlling him
Matthews is keen to just control but Naulapyssy is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naulapyssy walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Naulapyssy shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Naulapyssy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Naulapyssy's cut.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Naulapyssy off the cage and back into rage.
Naulapyssy fails to land the takedown.
Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naulapyssy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matthews's guard now.
Matthews is controlling Naulapyssy's posture.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Naulapyssy trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Naulapyssy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Naulapyssy thows a big elbow that misses.
Naulapyssy wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews 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.
Naulapyssy wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naulapyssy shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Naulapyssy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Naulapyssy saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Matthews.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naulapyssy on the side of the head.
Naulapyssy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews clinches but Naulapyssy breaks the clinch
and Naulapyssy moves into the clinch.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Naulapyssy's takedown attempt.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Naulapyssy.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Naulapyssy's takedown attempt.
Naulapyssy wants a takedown.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Naulapyssy has Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews tries to circle away but Naulapyssy has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews works the jab nicely.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Naulapyssy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews sizes up Naulapyssy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naulapyssy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Matthews cracks Naulapyssy with a good jab.
Matthews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews with a nice cross.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews cracks Naulapyssy with a good jab.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Naulapyssy circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Naulapyssy'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.
Matthews swings for the body but Naulapyssy moves out of range.
Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naulapyssy.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Naulapyssy's body. Naulapyssy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naulapyssy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naulapyssy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
Naulapyssy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naulapyssy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a with a good body shot.
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matthews cracks Naulapyssy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews digs a good hook to Naulapyssy's body.
Naulapyssy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Naulapyssy backpedaling.
Naulapyssy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naulapyssy dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Naulapyssy misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naulapyssy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Naulapyssy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews throws a low kick but Naulapyssy avoids it.
Naulapyssy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naulapyssy's head backwards.
Matthews tries to clinch but Naulapyssy moves out of range.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Naulapyssy's body.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naulapyssy's head.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Naulapyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Naulapyssy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naulapyssy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Naulapyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naulapyssy slips under a jab from Matthews.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Naulapyssy with an uppercut!
Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naulapyssy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews had his way with Frank Naulapyssy in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Naulapyssy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matthews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naulapyssy shoots in looking for a takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Naulapyssy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews lands a left and a right that send Naulapyssy crashing to the mat, dazed. Matthews thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Naulapyssy is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naulapyssy seems to have recovered his senses.
Naulapyssy shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Naulapyssy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naulapyssy ducks right into an uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naulapyssy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naulapyssy off to one side.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Naulapyssy.
Naulapyssy keeps the fight on the outside.
Naulapyssy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Naulapyssy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews sends Naulapyssy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Matthews is motioning to the referee to let Naulapyssy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Matthews lands a big shot that drops Naulapyssy! Can he finish him?
Matthews gets to his feet - Naulapyssy follows without any prompting.
Naulapyssy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a nice hook to Naulapyssy's body. Naulapyssy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews scores with a nice strike.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
Matthews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Naulapyssy backs up against the cage.
Naulapyssy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naulapyssy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naulapyssy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthews.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Naulapyssy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frank Naulapyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naulapyssy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naulapyssy shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Naulapyssy checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulapyssy walks into a left hand.
Matthews punishes Naulapyssy's body with a nice straight punch.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews tries to clinch up but Naulapyssy circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Naulapyssy checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Matthews. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthews.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Naulapyssy on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews stuns Naulapyssy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthews throws a combination. Naulapyssy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 49:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Matthews!
Michael Matthews is the new bantamweight champion!
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