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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Rusko - Woo Boost. Kenta Matsumoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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222 cm
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136 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenta Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Matsumoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsumoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsumoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsumoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kenta Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Nelson.
Matsumoto is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matsumoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matsumoto gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matsumoto's efforts to push away.
Nelson has Matsumoto pressed against the cage, preventing Matsumoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson is trying to drag Matsumoto to the mat but Matsumoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matsumoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsumoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson has Matsumoto pressed against the cage, preventing Matsumoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsumoto effectively controlling the action here.
Matsumoto manages to break the clinch.
Matsumoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsumoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nelson for as long as he can get away with.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson won't allow Matsumoto to pass to mount.
Matsumoto controlling the pace.
Matsumoto wants to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsumoto is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Matsumoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsumoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Matsumoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto instigates a clinch.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsumoto working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenta Matsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsumoto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matsumoto duly obliges.
Matsumoto moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsumoto scores with a four punch combination!
Matsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsumoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsumoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsumoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsumoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsumoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsumoto is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsumoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsumoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Matsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Matsumoto dominated that second 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 misses with a head kick.
Matsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Matsumoto.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away easily
and Matsumoto counters with a series of strikes. Nelson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsumoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsumoto has managed to clinch.
Matsumoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson prevents Matsumoto from breaking the clinch.
Matsumoto working hard to break the clinch.
Matsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsumoto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsumoto seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Matsumoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto controlling the position.
Matsumoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsumoto is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
Matsumoto 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Kenta Matsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matsumoto lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
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.
Matsumoto gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Matsumoto is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson keeps control of Matsumoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsumoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenta Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Nelson.
Matsumoto stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsumoto 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Matsumoto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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