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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroko Matsumato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Pre Fight Warmup. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroko Matsumato!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumato tries for a takedown but Bobberson circles away easily
enabling Bobberson to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsumato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsumato wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobberson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson is trying to stand.
Matsumato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobberson's head.
Matsumato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobberson defends it well.
Matsumato seems to be working for a kimura but Bobberson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumato wants to advance to full mount but Bobberson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Matsumato tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobberson is retaining full guard.
Matsumato trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bobberson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matsumato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobberson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsumato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobberson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobberson gets to his feet - Matsumato follows without any prompting.
Matsumato shoots in for a takedown but Bobberson shows good takedown defense.
Bobberson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumato.
Billy Bobberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroko Matsumato.
Bobberson misses with an uppercut
and Matsumato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobberson misses with an uppercut.
Bobberson missing with a left hand there. Matsumato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billy Bobberson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bobberson.
Bobberson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobberson misses the target.
Bobberson swings widly with a right hand
and Matsumato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matsumato is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bobberson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Matsumato is pushing down on Bobberson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobberson is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsumato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsumato trying to mount his opponent but Bobberson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobberson sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsumato wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobberson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson is trying to stand back up but Matsumato is controlling him
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsumato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsumato is working for a kimura but Bobberson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumato is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroko Matsumato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsumato has Bobberson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobberson breaks the clinch.
Bobberson scores with a hook.
Bobberson misses with a straight right.
Bobberson swings widly with a right hand
and Matsumato counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Matsumato finds it's target.
No luck for Matsumato with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson keeps Matsumato at a distance using the push kick.
Bobberson catches Matsumato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobberson lands a jab.
Bobberson leaves Matsumato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bobberson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsumato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobberson misses with a hook
and Matsumato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobberson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsumato is controlling him.
Matsumato passes Bobberson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsumato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobberson is just riding it out for now. Matsumato eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumato stops Bobberson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobberson is just riding it out for now. Matsumato eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumato seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsumato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobberson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsumato.
Matsumato is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bobberson as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumato drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bobberson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bobberson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bobberson!
Bobberson decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobberson looks to land a left hand but Matsumato moved out of range nicely.
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 Billy Bobberson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bobberson.
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobberson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsumato counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobberson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsumato somewhat.
Matsumato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobberson swivels and escapes.
Hiroko Matsumato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobberson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumato.
Billy Bobberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroko Matsumato.
Bobberson throws a jab when Matsumato was well out of range.
Bobberson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumato is just out of range.
Bobberson lands a nice shot that snaps Matsumato's head back.
Bobberson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson motions for Matsumato to come forward. Bobberson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobberson.
Bobberson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsumato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobberson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumato.
Matsumato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobberson lands with an overhand left.
Matsumato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bobberson circles away.
A lazy left from Bobberson finds it's target.
Matsumato is rocked!
Bobberson lands the left hand.
Matsumato is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobberson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bobberson. No joy for Matsumato on that attempt.
Bobberson throws a monster overhand right that drops Matsumato! Bobberson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bobberson!
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hype
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