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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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164 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Eastman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto missing with a left hand there. Eastman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto throws a series of punches but Eastman avoids them all with ease.
Eastman moves in looking to clinch but Matsumoto pushes him off.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eastman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsumoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Eastman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matsumoto has control of Eastman's left arm, preventing Eastman from doing any damage.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying to hold Eastman in close to prevent damage but Eastman has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Eastman seems content to control.
Matsumoto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eastman manages to pass to mount!
Eastman tries to control but Matsumoto wriggling away.
Matsumoto is desperately trying to improve his position but Eastman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two 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.
Eastman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eastman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matsumoto is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Eastman controls Matsumoto momentarily but Matsumoto frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control but Eastman is working from the bottom.
Eastman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsumoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Eastman wants to pass the guard but Matsumoto is keeping the position.
Eastman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four 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.
Eastman prevents Matsumoto from escaping the position.
Eastman trying to control the action but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsumoto is avoiding damage well.
Eastman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eastman controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Eastman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eastman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the side of Eastman's head but Eastman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eastman defending well as Matsumoto loads up on a big left hand.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eastman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsumoto tries to bum rush Eastman with a series of wild strikes but Eastman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsumoto is defended easily by Eastman.
Eastman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsumoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Matsumoto missing with a left hand there. Eastman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Eastman.
Matsumoto throws a body kick that misses.
Matsumoto thuds a left hand into Eastman's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eastman misses with a combination
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eastman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsumoto dodges the punch combination from Eastman.
Eastman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away.
Matsumoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eastman ducks under a wild hook from Matsumoto.
Eastman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eastman but Eastman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eastman checks a leg kick.
Matsumoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eastman.
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.
A punch combination from Eastman misses.
Eastman misses with a double jab
and Matsumoto counters with a left and a right that stings Eastman.
Eastman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsumoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eastman throws out the jab.
Matsumoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eastman.
Eastman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eastman showed some decent athleticism there.
Eastman is controlling the pace.
Matsumoto wants to improve his position but Eastman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsumoto.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsumoto's 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.
Eastman controlling the action here.
Eastman prevents Matsumoto from improving his position.
Eastman wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping him busy.
Eastman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eastman trying to control from half guard but Matsumoto is working away.
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 Tyrone Eastman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsumoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsumoto takes one to the side of the head.
Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Eastman sprawls well. He's pushed Matsumoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsumoto tries to land a leg kick but Eastman saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsumoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eastman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eastman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eastman throws a hook but Matsumoto blocks it.
Eastman lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Matsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eastman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matsumoto tries to land a leg kick but Eastman saw it coming and moves away.
Matsumoto lands a jab to the nose.
Eastman dives in and grabs Matsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsumoto pushes down on Eastman's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman tries to clinch there but Matsumoto circles away.
Eastman throws a big shot that misses.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Eastman throws the left hand but Matsumoto avoids the punch easily.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Eastman does no damage.
Eastman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsumoto at a distance.
Eastman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a nice body shot.
Matsumoto throws a big shot that misses.
Eastman throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Eastman throws the left hand but Matsumoto avoids the punch easily.
Eastman fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto ducks right into an uppercut from Eastman.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick but Eastman checks it.
Eastman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Matsumoto.
Eastman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsumoto counters with a leg kick.
Matsumoto staying out of range there.
Matsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eastman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsumoto misses with a two punch combination.
Eastman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eastman lands in his opponent's guard.
Eastman being controlled here momentarily.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsumoto is controlling Eastman's posture.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eastman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eastman misses with an uppercut.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto throws a looping overhand right but Eastman ducks down to avoid it.
Eastman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyrone Eastman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyoshi Matsumoto.
Matsumoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eastman looks for a takedown but Matsumoto sprawls well.
Eastman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Eastman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Eastman shows good takedown defense.
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Eastman.
Matsumoto throws a low kick, looking for Eastman's leg but Eastman calmly moves out of range.
Eastman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Eastman tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eastman misses with a hook.
Matsumoto throws a hook but Eastman blocks it.
Eastman throws a shot from downtown. Matsumoto moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto jabs at Eastman's body.
Eastman throws a hook but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
Matsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eastman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman throws an overhand right that lands on Matsumoto's shoulder, as Matsumoto tries to avoid the shot.
Matsumoto misses with a hook. Eastman ducked under it nicely.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown
and Eastman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eastman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Matsumoto.
Eastman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eastman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsumoto.
Eastman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown
and Eastman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrone Eastman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyoshi Matsumoto.
Eastman dodges the punch combination from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eastman counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut.
Matsumoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eastman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eastman is looking to regain half guard here but Matsumoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Eastman is working hard here to advance position.
Eastman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eastman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eastman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eastman wants to hit a switch here but Matsumoto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Eastman there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control but Eastman is having none of it.
Eastman tries to hold on but Matsumoto pushes him away.
That's four 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.
Eastman can't escape the position.
Matsumoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsumoto wants to control the pace but Eastman is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Eastman had his way with Kiyoshi Matsumoto in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eastman misses with a two punch combination.
Eastman misses with a shot to the body
and Matsumoto counters with a series of strikes. Eastman will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Eastman.
Matsumoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Eastman.
Eastman tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsumoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Eastman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eastman throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Eastman wants to clinch.
Eastman lands a really nice looking cross but Matsumoto seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman misses with a body shot.
Matsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eastman.
Eastman misses with a wild combination.
Matsumoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eastman is able to avoid easily.
Matsumoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eastman.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eastman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsumoto's guard.
Eastman wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is taking a breather. Matsumoto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eastman is looking to advance position but Matsumoto won't allow it.
Matsumoto wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eastman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsumoto's thigh. Matsumoto counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Eastman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eastman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eastman moves into full mount!
Matsumoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eastman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Eastman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eastman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Eastman!
Tyrone Eastman is the new lightweight champion!
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