PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beugina Unki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Matsui
vs
Unki

165 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
144 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beugina Unki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matsui looking to score a takedown here. Unki is defending well but Matsui drives through and ends up in Unki's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Unki is retaining full guard.
Matsui is pushing down on Unki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Unki is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsui has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unki keeping control of the position.
Matsui prevents Unki from improving his position.

Matsui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Matsui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Unki is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matsui is working for a submission of some sort.

Matsui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unki sees it coming and defends easily.

Unki is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsui.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matsui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unki sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsui prevents Unki from improving his position.

Matsui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Unki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsui's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui manages to reverse the position and now he's in Unki's guard. Nice work there by Matsui.
Unki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsui trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Unki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Unki throws and elbow that misses. Matsui uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unki's guard. Nice move by Matsui!
Unki trying to control the position here.

Unki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unki controls Matsui momentarily but Matsui frees himself.
Unki striking off his back but it's not causing Matsui any problems.
Unki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsui is one step ahead there.
Unki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Unki is trying to keep Matsui in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Matsui dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Unki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takashi Matsui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Matsui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsui has momentary wrist control but Unki slips an elbow through the middle.
Unki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matsui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Matsui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Unki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Unki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Unki scoring with punches to the head and body.

Matsui has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Unki throws a strike but Matsui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Unki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matsui drops back looking for a leg! Unki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unki manages to kick Matsui off! Matsui jumps back into Unki's guard.
Matsui stands and throws Unki's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Matsui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Matsui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Unki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Matsui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matsui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unki, who protects the arm well.
Matsui tries to move to mount but Unki blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Unki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Takashi Matsui will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Unki scores a takedown into full mount!
Unki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matsui manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unki is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Unki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Unki.
Unki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsui!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unki with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unki with shots to the head and body - Matsui looks very uncomfortable down there.
Unki lands a heavy elbow.
Unki trying to control but Matsui is having none of it.
Matsui wants to hold on but Unki pushes him away.
Matsui is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Matsui gets back to half guard.

Matsui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui trying to control here.
Unki prevents Matsui from improving his position.
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!
Matsui is pressing down on Unki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Unki connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unki postures up in Matsui's guard and throws a big left but Matsui blocks it.

Unki throws a sloppy strike and Matsui has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Unki is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Matsui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takashi Matsui!