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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Matsushita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decimus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster Truck,- Righteous Smoke. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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146 lbs
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Decimus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Matsushita!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus gets caught napping as Matsushita dives in and scores a takedown. Decimus manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsushita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decimus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimus is looking to sweep but instead, Matsushita has passed into half guard.
Decimus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matsushita prevents Decimus from getting back to his feet.
Matsushita stays in close to Decimus's body and controls the position.
Matsushita wants to control from the top but Decimus keeps moving.
Matsushita won't allow Decimus to sweep him here.
Matsushita is fighting to break Decimus's control of his arms but Decimus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decimus is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matsushita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Decimus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsushita somewhat.
Decimus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsushita.
Matsushita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Matsushita moves out of range as Decimus strikes.
Matsushita lands with a nice body punch.
Matsushita misses the jab.
Matsushita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Decimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Decimus - just one landing.
Decimus lands a nice shot that snaps Matsushita's head back.
Matsushita pushes Decimus away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus throws a head kick but Matsushita moves out of range.
Matsushita checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsushita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Decimus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matsushita throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsushita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decimus is trying to control the position but Matsushita postures up.
Matsushita throwing strikes but missing.
Matsushita wants to control from the top but Decimus keeps moving.
Matsushita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Decimus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita passes Decimus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Decimus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsushita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsushita throws a strike but Decimus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Decimus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matsushita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decimus pulls Matsushita in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsushita is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita works over Decimus with some ground and pound from guard.
Matsushita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsushita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matsushita throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsushita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Decimus controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushita throws a strike but Decimus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Matsushita dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Decimus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decimus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Decimus wants it to stay on the feet.
Matsushita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Decimus pinned against the cage. Decimus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Decimus tries to work over Matsushita's front leg with a kick but Matsushita checks it.
Matsushita dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Decimus. That did some damage!
Matsushita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsushita walks into a jab.
Decimus motions for Matsushita to come forward. Decimus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushita fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimus is out of range.
Matsushita scores with a head kick. Decimus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsushita tried to score with a low kick but Decimus checks it.
Matsushita connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Decimus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushita misses with a low kick.
Matsushita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decimus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Matsushita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matsushita tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsushita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsushita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimus was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsushita.
Maximus Decimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decimus misses with a low kick.
Decimus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decimus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsushita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Decimus avoids it really well and circles away.
Maximus Decimus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Matsushita.
Decimus throws a shot from downtown. Matsushita moves away and avoids it.
Decimus throws a wild body kick that Matsushita sees coming a mile off.
Decimus throws a low kick but Matsushita moves out of range easily.
Matsushita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decimus swivels and escapes.
Matsushita feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Decimus's calf.
Decimus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsushita.
Decimus throws a hook to the side of Matsushita's head but Matsushita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsushita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decimus jabs at Matsushita's body.
Decimus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsushita tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Decimus is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus thuds his right hand into Matsushita's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Decimus misses.
Decimus drives through and clinches with Matsushita against the cage.
Decimus tries for a takedown but Matsushita manages to get underhooks.
Decimus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsushita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decimus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsushita fails with a takedown attempt.
Decimus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsushita.
Decimus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsushita's hands.
Nice shot by Decimus.
Decimus ducks under a wild hook from Matsushita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita has a takedown stuffed.
Matsushita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushita misses with a low kick.
Matsushita fails with a takedown attempt.
Decimus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsushita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decimus checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus throws out a leg kick but Matsushita moves out of range and Decimus only half commits.
Decimus misses with a low kick.
Decimus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Maximus Decimus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Decimus misses with a hook.
Matsushita tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsushita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Decimus.
Matsushita lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsushita throws the kick towards the body but Decimus avoids it.
Matsushita lands a head shot.
Matsushita lands a leg kick that knocks Decimus off balance momentarily.
Matsushita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matsushita misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Matsushita slams his shin into Decimus's torso.
Decimus scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsushita should have avoided that one.
Decimus avoids the head kick by Matsushita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita dodges the punch combination from Decimus.
Decimus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Decimus blocks the low kick.
Decimus shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsushita's guard.
Decimus working some strikes from top position.
Matsushita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimus.
Decimus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsushita dives on top into guard.
Matsushita passes Decimus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsushita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Decimus trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita drops an elbow to the side of Decimus's head.
Matsushita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsushita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Decimus defends it well.
Decimus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsushita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimus sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Decimus is not content to let Matsushita control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita tries to pass to full mount but Decimus defends it.
Decimus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsushita with the ground and pound but Decimus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matsushita is stalling in the full guard.
Matsushita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matsushita trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus controlling Matsushita's posture.
Decimus wants to sweep but no luck.
Decimus wants to stand up but Matsushita is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Decimus throws a hook but Matsushita avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decimus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsushita counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsushita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimus moves away.
Matsushita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Matsushita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsushita has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Matsushita!
Kenji Matsushita seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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