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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gastly Gengar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gengar comes to the ring accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor . 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.
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150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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150 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gastly Gengar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiyah Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gengar tests Matsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsumoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsumoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Gengar counters with a nice uppercut.
Gengar tries to land a front kick but Matsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gengar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matsumoto misses with a jab to the body
and Matsumoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gengar misses with the combination.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Matsumoto.
Nice takedown defense from Gengar. No joy for Matsumoto on that attempt.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gengar.
Nice jab there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gengar controlling the position for now.
Matsumoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsumoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gengar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gengar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gengar gets full guard.
Matsumoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsumoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Gengar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsumoto on the ground.
Gengar controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gengar is just riding it out for now. Matsumoto eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gengar keeps working.
Matsumoto looks to land a strike but Gengar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Gengar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsumoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsumoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Gengar keeps moving.
Gengar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsumoto postures up in Gengar's guard and throws a big left but Gengar blocks it.
Gengar keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Gengar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gengar tries to get out of the position.
Matsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Matsumoto pushes down on Gengar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsumoto works his way into full mount!
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the head.
Matsumoto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gengar is looking to escape.
Gengar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matsumoto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matsumoto landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsumoto throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gengar counter with a right hand.
Matsumoto slips a jab from Gengar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsumoto.
Nice defenses there by Matsumoto.
Gengar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gengar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsumoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gengar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsumoto is defended easily by Gengar.
Gengar jabs at Matsumoto's body.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gengar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsumoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsumoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Gengar counters with a nice body kick.
Matsumoto with a poor takedown
and Gengar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gastly Gengar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gengar looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Gengar stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsumoto. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Gengar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsumoto.
Gengar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsumoto. Matsumoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gengar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsumoto.
Donk. Gengar catches Matsumoto right on the button with a cross.
Gengar connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gengar moves away.
Gengar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matsumoto takes a step back to recover.
Gengar lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Gengar.
Gengar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsumoto throws and elbow that misses. Gengar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matsumoto's guard. Nice move by Gengar!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gengar is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position but Gengar postures up.
Gengar won't allow Matsumoto to sweep him here.
Gengar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gengar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsumoto's head.
Gengar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matsumoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matsumoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matsumoto!
Gengar gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gengar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsumoto is thwarting Gengar's attempts to control the position.
Gengar is looking to improve his position.
Matsumoto throwing shots but Gengar is blocking nicely.
Gengar wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Matsumoto is trying to control. Gengar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Gengar's head.
Matsumoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gengar is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Gengar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Gengar gets full guard.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Gengar keeps moving.
Matsumoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsumoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gastly Gengar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gengar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gengar swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gengar.
Gengar scores with a nice body kick.
Gengar throws a big shot that misses.
Gengar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto staying out of range there.
Matsumoto shoots and misses
enabling Gengar to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Gengar.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gengar moves away.
Matsumoto pushes Gengar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matsumoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Gengar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gastly Gengar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiyah Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is looking to control Gengar's arms but Gengar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsumoto has his back to the ropes.
Gengar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsumoto walks away with a smile on his face. Gengar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gengar.
Gengar misses with an uppercut
and Matsumoto counters with a single leg into guard. Gengar didn't expect that.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Gengar blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gengar trying to control the position.
Gengar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsumoto is one step ahead there.
Matsumoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Gengar blocks nicely.
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.
Matsumoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gengar wants to sweep here but Matsumoto controlling him for the moment.
Matsumoto passes Gengar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Gengar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gengar defending well though.
Matsumoto throwing shots but Gengar is blocking nicely.
Gengar is refusing to be controlled, as Matsumoto sits in half guard.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control the action but Gengar is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gengar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Gengar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto trying to control from half guard but Gengar is working away.
Matsumoto is pressing down on Gengar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gengar is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gengar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matsumoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gengar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsumoto working the head and body with strikes.
Matsumoto misses with a head shot. Gengar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gengar keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto working some strikes from top position.
Matsumoto drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Matsumoto as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gengar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Matsumoto! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kiyah Matsumoto!
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