|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reko Myllykoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
24
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
25
166 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reko Myllykoski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myllykoski misses with a hook.
Myllykoski misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Myllykoski blocks the low kick.
Myllykoski looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Matsumoto. No joy for Myllykoski on that attempt.
Nice shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto slips a jab and a cross from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myllykoski rushes Matsumoto and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Matsumoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski lands a slapping body shot.
Myllykoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsumoto tries to sprawl out of it but Myllykoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsumoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reko Myllykoski.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Myllykoski lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Myllykoski misses.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsumoto but Matsumoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsumoto, as that shot connected.
Myllykoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matsumoto parries the strikes from Myllykoski easily there. Myllykoski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matsumoto to escape.
Myllykoski landing strikes.
Matsumoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Myllykoski.
Matsumoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Myllykoski.
You can see the frustration on Matsumoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Myllykoski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsumoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Myllykoski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matsumoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Myllykoski's best efforts.
Myllykoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsumoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Myllykoski controlling from the top position.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Myllykoski throws and elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myllykoski's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!
Myllykoski managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto postures up in Myllykoski's guard and throws a big left but Myllykoski blocks it.
Myllykoski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Myllykoski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsumoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Myllykoski landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matsumoto looks a forlorn figure.
Myllykoski dominating with strikes here.
Myllykoski trying to control but Matsumoto is having none of it.
BOOM! Myllykoski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matsumoto is squirming around, avoiding Myllykoski's attempts to control the action.
Matsumoto gets back to half guard.
Matsumoto trying to control from the bottom.
Myllykoski misses with a head shot. Matsumoto uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reko Myllykoski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Myllykoski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Myllykoski lands in his opponent's guard.
Myllykoski is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Myllykoski wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski throws and elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myllykoski's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Myllykoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myllykoski keeping full guard, as Matsumoto tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myllykoski fails with the takedown.
Myllykoski throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myllykoski tests Matsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Myllykoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Myllykoski throwing strikes but missing.
Matsumoto is pulling down on Myllykoski's head to control his posture.
Myllykoski pushes down on Matsumoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Myllykoski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsumoto's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to control but Myllykoski is keeping busy.
Matsumoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myllykoski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Myllykoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myllykoski thows a huge punch but Matsumoto dodges it nicely.
Matsumoto is refusing to be controlled, as Myllykoski sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Myllykoski misses with a jab to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myllykoski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Myllykoski misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Myllykoski misses with a wild body shot.
Myllykoski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsumoto counters with a left to the body.
Reko Myllykoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a body kick that stops Myllykoski in his tracks momentarily.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reko Myllykoski.
Myllykoski is breathing heavily.
Myllykoski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myllykoski moves away from the strike by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto stalks Myllykoski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Myllykoski's face. Myllykoski staggers backwards, shaken.
Myllykoski with a poor takedown
and Matsumoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myllykoski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a three punch combo that has Myllykoski backing up. Myllykoski nods at Matsumoto to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Myllykoski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Myllykoski in the domination position with Matsumoto hanging on.
Myllykoski throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reko Myllykoski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Myllykoski moves into the clinch.
Myllykoski misses with a punch to the body.
Myllykoski presses Matsumoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Myllykoski lands a body shot.
Myllykoski tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Myllykoski back against the cage.
Matsumoto is trying to trip Myllykoski. He has hold of a leg but Myllykoski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matsumoto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Myllykoski keeps moving.
Matsumoto wants to stand and escape but instead Myllykoski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myllykoski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Myllykoski postures up in Matsumoto's guard and throws a big left but Matsumoto blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myllykoski trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myllykoski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myllykoski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myllykoski.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matsumoto takes one to the chin there.
Myllykoski throws a big shot that misses.
Matsumoto lands with a nice combination. Myllykoski backs away looking to recover.
Matsumoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myllykoski throws out the jab.
Myllykoski misses with a jab to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsumoto lands a jab to Myllykoski's midsection.
Myllykoski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matsumoto duly obliges.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Myllykoski!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids the attempt from Myllykoski to control.
Myllykoski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reko Myllykoski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myllykoski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsumoto looking to finish Myllykoski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Myllykoski!
Matsumoto cracks Myllykoski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matsumoto has control of Myllykoski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myllykoski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a wild left hand from mount and Myllykoski manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Myllykoski is trying to control but can't.
Myllykoski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four 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.
Matsumoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsumoto is looking to stand up but Myllykoski won't let him.
Myllykoski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
Myllykoski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Myllykoski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myllykoski slips under a jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto with a nice cross.
Myllykoski clinches up with Matsumoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Myllykoski stalling in the clinch but Matsumoto improves position.
Myllykoski throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries to circle away but Myllykoski has him pinned against the cage.
Myllykoski swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski throws out a loose jab but Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myllykoski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsumoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
A jab from Myllykoski misses.
Matsumoto lands with a good body shot.
Myllykoski misses the shot to the body.
Myllykoski lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsumoto works Myllykoski's body with a nice hook.
Myllykoski tries for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away easily
and Matsumoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Myllykoski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsumoto throws a nice looking combination but Myllykoski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myllykoski.
Matsumoto lands with a cross.
Matsumoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myllykoski thows a body shot but no joy.
Myllykoski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matsumoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Myllykoski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Matsumoto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Matsumoto wants to improve his position but Myllykoski is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myllykoski trying to mount his opponent but Matsumoto defends it.
Ground and pound from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Myllykoski from controlling successfully.
Myllykoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myllykoski lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myllykoski throws a strike but Matsumoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsumoto tries to move into range but Myllykoski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reko Myllykoski.
Myllykoski shoots and misses
and Matsumoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsumoto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matsumoto duly obliges.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Myllykoski misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Myllykoski misses the target.
Nice body punch from Matsumoto.
Myllykoski looks to land a right hand but Matsumoto moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot.
Myllykoski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto had his way with Reko Myllykoski in that round.
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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Matsumoto slips under a jab.
Matsumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myllykoski just misses with a punch to the body.
Myllykoski throws a hook but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
Myllykoski with a poor takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myllykoski needs to keep his hands up - Matsumoto had a free shot at his head there.
Matsumoto shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myllykoski tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsumoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myllykoski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsumoto.
Myllykoski misses with a straight right.
Myllykoski misses with a looping right.
Myllykoski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matsumoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myllykoski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Matsumoto does it's job there.
Myllykoski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Myllykoski misses with a shot to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myllykoski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myllykoski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Myllykoski misses with a straight right.
Matsumoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myllykoski misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Myllykoski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws a hook but Matsumoto blocks it.
Matsumoto throws out a leg kick but Myllykoski moves out of range and Matsumoto only half commits.
Matsumoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsumoto feints and as Myllykoski raises his hands in defense, Matsumoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto passes into half guard.
Matsumoto trying to control from Myllykoski's half guard. Myllykoski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myllykoski is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Myllykoski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Myllykoski is on top in guard.
Matsumoto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Myllykoski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsumoto is trying to keep Myllykoski in close.
Myllykoski looking to pass the guard.
Matsumoto has momentary wrist control but Myllykoski slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four 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.
Myllykoski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto pulls Myllykoski in to control the position.
Myllykoski is looking to advance position but Matsumoto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Myllykoski tries to hold on but Matsumoto postures up.
Myllykoski working to try and regain half guard.
Matsumoto content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myllykoski is looking to improve his position but Matsumoto isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsumoto 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 49:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto is the new lightweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
