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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Matsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Matsushima had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Matsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown but Pretorian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsushima lands a really nice looking cross but Pretorian seems unphased.
Pretorian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pretorian gets caught napping as Matsushima dives in and scores a takedown. Pretorian manages to retain guard.
Matsushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Pretorian has wrist control.
Matsushima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsushima stops Pretorian from standing up.
Matsushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsushima throwing strikes from guard but Pretorian blocks nicely.
Matsushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pretorian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matsushima shoots in but Pretorian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsushima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsushima shoots for a takedown but Pretorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Matsushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
Pretorian misses with a two punch combination.
Matsushima slips a jab and a cross from Pretorian.
A punch combination from Pretorian misses.
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pretorian as he avoids it easily.
Matsushima is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsushima scores with a jab.
Matsushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pretorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pretorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsushima gets the takedown into side control.
Pretorian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matsushima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsushima in side control, throwing shots but Pretorian defends.
Pretorian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsushima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matsushima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pretorian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pretorian drops his hands momentarily and Matsushima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsushima misses with a two punch combination.
Matsushima dives in and grabs Pretorian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pretorian pushes down on Matsushima's head and hops out.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Matsushima avoids them all with ease.
Randy Matsushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
Matsushima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pretorian on his heels. He'll look to pass Pretorian's guard now, I'm sure.
Pretorian has his feet on Matsushima's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Pretorian walks into a left hand.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsushima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsushima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pretorians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsushima catches Pretorian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsushima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pretorian defends it nicely.
Matsushima throws the left hand but Pretorian avoids the punch easily.
Matsushima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matsushima sizes up Pretorian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pretorian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsushima looks to land a combination. Pretorian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab by Matsushima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pretorian enables Matsushima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pretorian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matsushima throws a big right hand that misses.
Pretorian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsushima.
Matsushima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pretorian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pretorian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsushima circles away quickly and effectively.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
A big right from Matsushima misses.
Pretorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsushima lands with a right hand.
Matsushima throws out a powerful jab.
Pretorian throws a nice looking combination but Matsushima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsushima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Matsushima.
Matsushima dips to his left and cracks Pretorian with an uppercut!
Matsushima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pretorian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushima.
Pretorian has one foot on Matsushima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Matsushima with a series of wild strikes but Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pretorian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pretorian walks into a straight right hand from Matsushima.
Pretorian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsushima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pretorian tries to bum rush Matsushima with a series of wild strikes but Matsushima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pretorian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matsushima.
Matsushima working the ground and pound but Pretorian is defending the strikes.
Matsushima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pretorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Matsushima seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pretorian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsushima dodges the punch combination from Pretorian.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsushima throws the left hand but Pretorian avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pretorian. Those never looked like landing.
Matsushima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pretorian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pretorian throws a right hand that Matsushima ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushima also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Matsushima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Matsushima catches Pretorian right on the button with a cross.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsushima is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Matsushima tests Pretorian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsushima fails with a takedown attempt.
Pretorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a jab to the head.
Matsushima scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Pretorian.
Good exchange - Matsushima coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima lands a glancing blow to the side of Pretorian's head.
Matsushima dips to his left and cracks Pretorian with an uppercut!
Matsushima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pretorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsushima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsushima scores with the left hand. Pretorian knows he should have avoided that one.
Pretorian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pretorian tries to move into range but Matsushima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Matsushima lands.
Kratus Pretorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsushima lunges at Pretorian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pretorian's hand.
Matsushima stalks Pretorian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pretorian's face. Pretorian staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsushima connects with a crisp jab.
Pretorian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsushima is defended easily by Pretorian.
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pretorian but Pretorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Matsushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pretorian misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pretorian. Those never looked like landing.
Matsushima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pretorian counters with a left and a right that stings Matsushima.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Matsushima finds it's way through Pretorian's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsushima.
Matsushima scores with a jab.
Pretorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsushima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pretorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Pretorian taking some punishment here, with Matsushima in his half guard.
Matsushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pretorian kicks Matsushima off and gets back to his feet.
Pretorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsushima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pretorian's half guard.
Pretorian kicks off Matsushima and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pretorian swinging wildly here.
Matsushima lands a nice shot that snaps Pretorian's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima scores with a jab. Pretorian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsushima jabs Pretorian right on the nose. Pretorian blinks but takes it well.
Matsushima looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pretorian!
Pretorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Matsushima with shots to the head and body - Pretorian looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pretorian avoids a series of strikes thrown by Matsushima.
Matsushima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pretorian is trying to stand.
Matsushima 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.
Matsushima thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pretorian really wants to buck Matsushima off and get back to his feet.
Matsushima looking to finish Pretorian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pretorian!
Pretorian blocking the ground and pound.
Pretorian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matsushima.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matsushima is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pretorian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pretorian is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pretorian taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Matsushima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matsushima looking to finish with strikes here!
Pretorian tries to buck Matsushima off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Pretorian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matsushima putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matsushima lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pretorian hang on?
Pretorian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Matsushima landing strikes from the mount and Pretorian is in trouble!
Matsushima throwing strikes here but Pretorian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Matsushima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pretorian because Matsushima loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Matsushima dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pretorian works over Matsushima's head and body with a nice combination.
Pretorian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsushima.
Pretorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Matsushima.
Pretorian takes one on the button.
Matsushima lands a jab to the head.
Matsushima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pretorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pretorian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsushima.
Matsushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Matsushima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that Matsushima avoids nicely.
Pretorian fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsushima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsushima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pretorian on the side of the head.
Matsushima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsushima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pretorian is trying to stand back up but Matsushima is controlling him
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushima throwing shots but Pretorian is blocking nicely.
Pretorian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matsushima tries to score with a low kick but Pretorian moves his leg out of the way.
Pretorian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matsushima eats them both and turns towards Pretorian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matsushima feints a jab promting Pretorian to slip. Matsushima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pretorian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Matsushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsushima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pretorian's waist but Pretorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsushima off to one side.
Matsushima lunges at Pretorian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pretorian's hand.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
Matsushima cracks Pretorian with a good jab.
Pretorian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsushima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matsushima duly obliges.
Kratus Pretorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian misses with the combination.
Matsushima jabs Pretorian right on the nose. Pretorian blinks but takes it well.
Matsushima lands an overhand right.
Matsushima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pretorian backs up against the cage.
Matsushima misses with a double jab.
Matsushima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Matsushima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Matsushima.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian avoids a kick to the body.
Matsushima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pretorian's sensitive parts.
Matsushima throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Matsushima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsushima.
A combination from Pretorian does no damage.
Matsushima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsushima with a hook.
Pretorian misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pretorian's guard.
Matsushima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsushima distracts Pretorian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pretorian wriggles free and stands up.
Matsushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pretorian.
Matsushima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pretorian quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsushima wants to pass the guard but Pretorian is defending well.
Matsushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushima thows a huge punch but Pretorian dodges it nicely.
Pretorian pushes Matsushima off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Matsushima misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pretorian!
It looks like Randy Matsushima has been cut.
Matsushima scores with a body shot.
Matsushima misses with a looping right.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Matsushima moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pretorian throws a series of punches but Matsushima avoids them all with ease.
Matsushima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pretorian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pretorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsushima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.
Matsushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randy Matsushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsushima is trying to control. Pretorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pretorian manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kratus Pretorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pretorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Pretorian misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsushima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matsushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pretorian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Matsushima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsushima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Matsushima!
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